06-04-2021, 11:37 AM
(06-03-2021, 03:54 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: As we continue to improve, strengthen our roster, and build for the future, the Steelers look like a dumpster fire.
As ESPN points out, the Steelers had the third worst offseason in the NFL:
It sounds like they know it's the end of the line for Ben and possibly his last season, which what quality free agents are going to want to come to Pittsburgh, especially after this season, when they're losing all these pieces, including the biggest one, and have no money to offer them big contracts?
Losing one of your best corners can't be good, especially when you're losing one of your best pass rushers, who would make the defensive backs' lives easier.
Big Ben always helped mask how terrible the offensive line was with his ability to extend plays, but will even Ben be able to be elusive and extend plays at age 39 and having taken a beating, both with being hit by NFL players and college girls trying to fight him off in bar bathrooms?
Harris could help, but will teams just load the box, send blitzes/stunts, and dare Ben to beat them? Will he be able to?
Just another example of their franchise being run poorly. Taking the flashy pick instead of shoring up at positions of need.
Even without Geno, I think they're going to struggle with our new 3-4 defense and all the young guys we have up there, not to mention the rest of the division and league.
Are Watt and Fitzpatrick even going to want to come back? The team will be in salary cap hell, limiting the money they can get, and will be in rebuilding mode with a new QB (probably) and new receivers, which who's going to want to come play for a rookie QB, especially if they have a halfway decent season and aren't in a position to pick an elite QB early in the draft?
For what it's worth, the Bengals had the 9th worst, but that projection is based off of Jonah not being able to lock down the left tackle position, Carman not developing, and our young guys not being able to make an impact, which I think they're underestimating Pollack coaching the line and then what switching to a 3-4 could do for our defense as a whole.
All legitimate concerns.
I don't really know how the 3-4 has anything to do with this, we are rarely in base defense.
