Expectations and the excitement level are high around the Pittsburgh Steelers — especially offensively — ahead of the 2023 season.
With second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett poised to take a leap, the offense in the third year under Matt Canada’s direction and a trio of playmakers — two new ones — added to the fold, Pittsburgh’s offense looks like it could be rather productive and explosive, at least on paper.
That said, it’s also very clearly leaning towards being a ground-and-pound offense behind a rebuilt offensive line and power running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Therefore, it was interesting, but unsurprising, to see that the Steelers didn’t have a single wide receiver projected to crack 1,000 yards receiving once again from ESPN’s Mike Clay in his projections piece for all 32 teams Thursday.