The Pittsburgh Steelers finished their 2023 season with another one-and-done in the playoffs. On one hand, it is frustrating to see the Steelers continue to narrowly make (or miss) the playoffs only to get bounced in the first round. On the other hand, the Steelers managed a 10-7 record and qualified for the playoffs without getting much out of the quarterback position. They have many pieces in place to be a competitive team. Daniel Jeremiah and Lance Zierlein discussed each team in the AFC North’s “championship foundation” on their latest episode of Move The Sticks.
The exercise includes them laying out the key playmakers on each side of the ball based on the idea that championship rosters should have a good quarterback, at least three good offensive playmakers, at least three quality offensive linemen, two quality pass rushers, and three quality defensive playmakers.