The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen some early returns on their rookies the past few seasons. In 2022 they were able to watch Kenny Pickett, George Pickens and Connor Heyward, among others, have a role on the team in the early stages of their careers.
Looking ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft class, they are expecting the same early returns from players like Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton and Darnell Washington. In addition to the rookie class, there are a lot of new faces in the mix with the Steelers this season.
With a busy offseason for General Manager (GM) Omar Khan and the front office, you have to wonder about the overall mindset and attitude of the team.