Since its format changed in 2002, the NFL has never been off schedule for its opening week, unless due to a political intervention (2008; 2012). The annual months-long anticipation has fans glued to whatever source of stream or TV available. However, the global pandemic has the start of the 2020 season in question, and as the risk may still be too great at the time, this could pay dividends into the Steelers’ future, primarily for QB Ben Roethlisberger.
“So far, so good”
As reported by Teresa Varley of Steelers.com, this would be the first words from Steelers GM Kevin Colbert when talking about Roethlisberger.