Steelers’ fans were excited last off-season when Adrian Klemm, who had been hired to replace Shawn Sarrett as the team’s offensive line coach, told anyone who would listen how he intended to transform the unit into a nasty, physical bunch. That was music to the ears of a fanbase who had watched the line age and grow softer in recent seasons. The thought of a power rushing attack imposing its will upon the opposition conjured memories of the glory days for the Black and Gold.
Unfortunately, Klemm could not fulfill those promises. His unit was young, it suffered a number of injuries, and it was short on talent.