As the seconds tick by during the seemingly slow period of the NFL offseason between the end of the season and the Combine, fans can’t help but project toward free agency and the Draft. After all, with such few major events — aside from straggling hires being made and cuts, like that of QB Derek Carr — there’s little for enthusiasts to do besides twiddle their thumbs and go to the roster drawing board.
Consequently, there has been plenty of time for Steelers fans to contemplate the team’s strategy entering the 2023 offseason. While Pittsburgh is not totally in need of any legitimately major overhauls, questions loom over positions that need reinforcing and players to keep, add or dump.