Pittsburgh — During draft weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious. General Manager Omar Khan made no trade-offs in his choices in order to advance. Nevertheless, the Steelers were able to bolster their roster with picks that were anticipated to go higher in the draft. They improved a number of critical positions, chief among them the offensive line. Pundits around the league rightfully praised the 2024 Steelers’ draft class based on their performance.
The Steelers’ offence is ready for a bounce-back year thanks to their outstanding offseason and draft choices. The presence of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson in their quarterback room has completely changed things. They have the best running back tandem in the league. Pat Freiermuth wants to maintain his health and become a more formidable opponent.
The wide receiver position is another. Even though the team expressed confidence in the players currently on the roster before the draft, it seems very clear that this position will hinder the offence. The current wide receiver group includes newly drafted Roman Wilson, Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins, Calvin Austin III, an untested rookie, and George Pickens, who is currently the team’s de facto number one.
Nothing about that group will frighten rival defences or defensive coordinators—perhaps this is overly critical. Calvin Austin III isn’t quite there yet, but if he keeps getting better, he might be able to make opponents respect him. Jefferson and Watkins, on the other hand, occasionally have big play potential but aren’t reliable enough to merit more consideration. In the NFL, Roman Wilson has not yet caught a pass. Taking everything into consideration, Pickens is the only viable option for Pittsburgh’s aerial attack defence.
The Steelers have made it apparent that running the ball and keeping their quarterback safe are top priorities. Their offensive line will be physically strong. and their strong duo of running backs to set their pace and facilitate more passing
