To say that the offensive line is in transition is to be generous. They have parted with three starters from last season, and added five players via free agency and the draft, all of whom have a legitimate chance to make the team.
Gone are Maurkice Pouncey, Alejandro Villanueva, and Matt Feiler. Ramon Foster and Marcus Gilbert aren’t stepping back through the door. David DeCastro is now the seasoned veteran of the group. How the offensive line emerges as a unit is something that remains to be seen, including who takes the helm.
“I think that’s something that happens organically through the process”, head coach Mike Tomlin said after practice today of the development of the offensive line and emerging leaders.