{"id":660768,"date":"2026-05-10T19:34:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/660768\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:34:11","slug":"nfl-writer-points-to-one-reason-to-be-optimistic-about-steelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/660768\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Writer Points To One Reason To Be Optimistic About Steelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Writer Points To One Reason To Be Optimistic About Steelers<\/a> originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh<\/a>. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> are still uncertain about who their starting quarterback will be this season, especially with Aaron Rodgers still considering a return.<\/p>\n

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Whoever is playing quarterback for the Steelers this season will have many more weapons at their disposal than last year. CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo highlighted Pittsburgh’s significantly improved offense<\/a> as a reason to be confident heading into the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

“Regardless of\u00a0Aaron Rodgers’ status, Pittsburgh significantly improved its offense, starting with the acquisitions of wideout Michael Pittman Jr. (via a trade with the Colts) and rookie\u00a0Germie Bernard,” DeArdo wrote on Sunday. “The Steelers also beefed up their backfield with Rico Dowdle, who ran for 1,000 yards each of the last two years.<\/p>\n

“Pittsburgh also added to what should be its best offensive line in years. After missing out on Makai Lemon, the Steelers pivoted and drafted\u00a0Max Iheanachor, a freakishly athletic offensive tackle who did not allow a single sack during his final season at Arizona State. New coach Mike McCarthy will start his Steelers tenure with two promising quarterbacks in\u00a0Will Howard\u00a0and rookie third-round pick\u00a0Drew Allar, pending the Rodgers decision.”<\/p>\n

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The Steelers clinched the AFC North title last season, but they were unable to secure a playoff victory. However, with the new players they’ve added to the roster this year, there’s hope they can finally end their playoff losing streak.<\/p>\n

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