The start of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season is right around the corner. It’s a new-looking roster with plenty of headline names. At least, ones who were five years ago. Digging one layer deeper, here are five X factors who must play well for the Steelers to have the success they’re looking for. Names beyond the obvious stars like T.J. Watt, Aaron Rodgers, and DK Metcalf. Because their importance is duh.
LT Broderick Jones
Jones has been under the microscope the entire offseason. Expectations of a former first-round pick, the first under GM Omar Khan, with the additional pressure of protecting a soon-to-be 42-year-old quarterback.