The Pittsburgh Steelers are an intriguing team right now.
They added some interesting veteran pieces to the mix in the offseason, and while some of them might not be in their prime anymore, there are still high expectations in Pennsylvania.
At least, that’s how Bill Cowher feels.
When asked about this version of the Steelers, he argued that this might be the best personnel they’ve had in almost a decade:
“Right now, this is the best team they’ve had personnel-wise since the 2016 playoff run,” per Bill Cowher.
Bill Cowher says this is the best team the Steelers have had since their 2016 run: “Right now, this is the best team they’ve had personnel-wise since the 2016 playoff run.” #Steelers #NFL
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) August 30, 2025
Of course, it takes much more than just names to find success.
The Steelers have a proven and savvy coach like Mike Tomlin, who’s mastered the fine art of winning games he was supposed to lose.
They will always stand a chance to win for as long as he’s calling the shots there, knowing that they will have one of the best defenses in the game.
Nevertheless, even with D.K. Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers in town, there are still some major questions to answer on offense.
For starters, the offensive line hasn’t always lived up to its potential, and with an aging quarterback who’s never been the most mobile in the game, that could be a major issue.
Additionally, Arthur Smith is a respected offensive coordinator; however, the Steelers have struggled to run the ball efficiently for years, and he didn’t make significant improvements to address these issues last season.
The Steelers have never finished a season with a losing record under Tomlin.
This will be a make-or-break season, and failing to live up to the hype could lead to some uncomfortable conversations.
