Going into the offseason, if the Pittsburgh Steelers want to become serious Super Bowl contenders, they will have their work cut out for them. On paper, the biggest need is at quarterback after QB Kenny Pickett failed to take an important second-year leap.
ESPN has created a tier list that ranks teams from contender to rebuilder, and due to Pittsburgh’s mediocrity at quarterback, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler placed the team in the “Stuck In QB Purgatory” tier.
“Is there a more ‘we’re a quarterback away’ team than Pittsburgh?” asked Fowler. “The Steelers have just about everything they need, from ample skill players to an improving offensive line and three legitimate, game-changing stars on defense.