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2025 Steelers’ Wants, Needs, And Prospects – Receivers And Tight Ends

Part 1 – The Defensive Line

Part 2 – The Offensive Line

HOW MANY WRs DO THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS REALLY NEED?

I grew up in an era that featured classic formations like 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 TEs, and 2 WRs) and 21 Personnel (2 RBs, 1 TE, and 2 WRs). Others happened but were less common. The best teams featured WR rooms like Swann, Stallworth, and a depth guy: 2+1.

The 49ers dynasty of the 80s ushered in the era of 11 personnel formations (1 RB, 1 TE, and 3 WRs).