There was a time not long ago when the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 draft class looked like it had the potential to be an all-timer. Steelers fans applauded GM Omar Khan for hitting an absolute grand slam of a draft that appeared to be filled with impact players and Pro Bowl-caliber talent.
Seventeen weeks into those players’ second season, fans are throwing challenge flags for further review.
We’ve heard head coach Mike Tomlin stress the importance of the “second-year jump” he expects his players to make. He looks for a clear progression from his players from Year 1 to Year 2.