All offseason, the talk about X-factors and most important players for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2023 season have ranged from the obvious likes of quarterback Kenny Pickett, to running back Najee Harris, outside linebacker T.J. Watt and even inside linebacker Cole Holcomb.
All will certainly be important to the success of the Black and Gold in the upcoming season for a myriad of reasons, but one name that hasn’t been talked about much as an X-factor or even the most pivotal addition in the busiest offseason in franchise history. He is the most important, at least from my perspective.