The Steelers’ offensive line has been a major concern for the team in recent years.
Last season, the Steelers allowed 55 sacks, which was the second-highest total in the NFL. They also ranked 29th in the league in rushing yards per game.
A former Browns scout believes that the Steelers’ offensive line will not show much improvement in 2023.
I think they’re going to be in the bottom half of the league again, the scout said. They have a lot of new faces on the line, and it takes time for a new unit to gel.
The Steelers have made several changes to their offensive line this offseason. They signed guard James Daniels and center Mason Cole in free agency, and they drafted guard Kendrick Green in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
However, the scout believes that these changes will not be enough to make a significant difference.
Daniels is a good player, but he’s not a Pro Bowler, the scout said. Cole is a solid center, but he’s not going to make a huge difference. And Green is a rookie, so he’s going to have his ups and downs.
The scout also pointed out that the Steelers have lost two of their best offensive linemen in recent years. David DeCastro retired after the 2021 season, and Maurkice Pouncey retired after the 2020 season.
Those are two big losses, the scout said. They were both Pro Bowlers, and they were the leaders of the offensive line.
The scout believes that the Steelers’ offensive line will be a major weakness for the team in 2023.
I think they’re going to struggle to protect the quarterback and open up holes for the running backs, the scout said. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re one of the worst offensive lines in the league.
Here are some of the reasons why the scout believes the Steelers’ offensive line will struggle in 2023:
- Lack of experience
- Significant turnover
- Loss of key players
- New offensive system
The Steelers are hoping that their new offensive line will be able to gel quickly and become a strength for the team. However, the scout believes that it will take time for the new unit to develop.
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