After three weeks of the 2024-25 NFL Season, there have been teams
that have had a surprisingly good start. One of these teams is the Pittsburgh
Steelers who have been undefeated through their first three games. A big
contribution to their exceptional start is because of the new additions they got in free agency, particularly at the quarterback position. General Manager,
Omar Khan, was entering his second season at the position and wanted to put
together a contending roster. He brought in various stars such as Russell
Wilson, Patrick Queen, and Cordarelle Patterson. On March 16, 2024, the
Steelers also obtained quarterback Justin Fields who has now started for the
first three games of the season and seems to be improving every week. Fields’
playstyle is a two-way dynamic quarterback with rushing upside since he is
very mobile in the pocket. Opposing defenses need to be on their toes whenever
they play Justin Fields since he could either take it himself or be a playmaker
and throw great passes downfield. The Steelers’ new-look offense, and already
great defense could make their team a dark-horse in the NFL.
The Steelers finished last season with a 10-7 record and lost in the
wildcard round of the 2024 playoffs to the Buffalo Bills. Considering their
disappointing playoff run, the 2024 Steelers were happy with the outcome of
that have had a surprisingly good start. One of these teams is the Pittsburgh
Steelers who have been undefeated through their first three games. A big
contribution to their exceptional start is because of the new additions they got in free agency, particularly at the quarterback position. General Manager,Omar Khan, was entering his second season at the position and wanted to put
together a contending roster. He brought in various stars such as Russell
Wilson, Patrick Queen, and Cordarelle Patterson. On March 16, 2024, the
Steelers also obtained quarterback Justin Fields who has now started for the
first three games of the season and seems to be improving every week. Fields’
playstyle is a two-way dynamic quarterback with rushing upside since he is
very mobile in the pocket. Opposing defenses need to be on their toes whenever
they play Justin Fields since he could either take it himself or be a playmaker
and throw great passes downfield. The Steelers’ new-look offense, and already
great defense could make their team a dark-horse in the NFL.
The Steelers finished last season with a 10-7 record and lost in the
wildcard round of the 2024 playoffs to the Buffalo Bills. Considering their
disappointing playoff run, the 2024 Steelers were happy with the outcome of
heir season. They struggled early on last season and could not get consistency
with their quarterback at the time, Kenny Pickett. Pickett showed promises of a
good quarterback during his rookie season and fans thought that he was going
to make the next step in his career. After their Week 1 loss to the 49ers in the
2023 home opener, fans were upset with Pickett’s performance and wanted
him benched. The offense looked stagnant. The Steelers needed a big change.
Fans were torn on who to blame for their lack of succeeding offense, Kenny
Pickett, or their offensive coordinator at the time, Matt Canada. Once they fired
their offensive coordinator in the middle of the season, Pickett barely changed.
The front office realized that both people were a problem and they needed to
go. On March 15, 2024, the day before the Steelers pulled the trigger to get
Fields, they traded Kenny Pickett to the Eagles for two 4th round picks.
Now with Justin Fields at the helm, their offense is flowing and seems to
look consistent. With an actual offensive coordinator and quarterback, along
with their top 5 defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a Superbowl
contending team with their deep roster. If Justin Fields stays hot, we might be
looking at the quarterback of the future for the Steelers moving forward. After
this season, Fields will be a free agent and GM Omar Khan will have to make
the big decision on bringing him back in the black and gold.
with their quarterback at the time, Kenny Pickett. Pickett showed promises of a
good quarterback during his rookie season and fans thought that he was going
to make the next step in his career. After their Week 1 loss to the 49ers in the
2023 home opener, fans were upset with Pickett’s performance and wanted
him benched. The offense looked stagnant. The Steelers needed a big change.
Fans were torn on who to blame for their lack of succeeding offense, Kenny
Pickett, or their offensive coordinator at the time, Matt Canada. Once they fired
their offensive coordinator in the middle of the season, Pickett barely changed.
The front office realized that both people were a problem and they needed to
go. On March 15, 2024, the day before the Steelers pulled the trigger to get
Fields, they traded Kenny Pickett to the Eagles for two 4th round picks.
Now with Justin Fields at the helm, their offense is flowing and seems to
look consistent. With an actual offensive coordinator and quarterback, along
with their top 5 defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a Superbowl
contending team with their deep roster. If Justin Fields stays hot, we might be
looking at the quarterback of the future for the Steelers moving forward. After
this season, Fields will be a free agent and GM Omar Khan will have to make
the big decision on bringing him back in the black and gold.