It’s rare in the NFL that complete overhauls turn things around overnight. Things can take time as players develop and units jell together. That is particularly the case for an offensive line, as five or six players are working in unison to achieve a positive result. If one piece breaks down, it can render the efforts of the others useless. The Pittsburgh Steelers might be about to finally reap the rewards of their offensive line overhaul, particularly in the run game.
It began a few seasons ago with the Steelers’ splash free agency signing of OG James Daniels.