Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is officially over a week old, and it's been a fun one after one of the most uncharacteristic offseasons in recent memory. Known for their traditionally conservative approach, the Steelers took a different path this year by making aggressive trades and signing players to large contracts to build a team that can win now.
On paper, many of these moves appear promising. But as always, the real test comes when the regular season begins. That is when it becomes clear whether the offseason decisions were smart investments or costly mistakes.
Now that camp is underway and the roster is starting to take shape, a new realization is settling in.