The Pittsburgh Steelers built themselves a formidable defense with some of the best players in the league at their respective positions. The only problem was that they peaked as a unit just as the team entered quarterback purgatory after Ben Roethlisberger’s career was over. After the failed Russell Wilson experiment last season, the outlook was bleak for the core of defensive stars to ever have a chance in the playoffs. With Aaron Rodgers reportedly set to sign, that gives them one final glimmer of hope.
“They have a 31-year-old T.J. Watt. They have Minkah Fitzpatrick turning 29. They have DK Metcalf on his third contract.