NFL.com’s Dan Hanzus is the king of power rankings and offered his first crack at what 2023 could look like. In his latest list released Tuesday morning, he has the Pittsburgh Steelers 13th overall. Explaining why, he writes:
“The Steelers closed strong in 2022. Could a successful offseason make them a contender in the AFC North? The clearest path to a true Pittsburgh resurgence is building around Kenny Pickett, who won six of his final eight starts as a rookie. The most obvious area of need is the offensive line, leaking for several years dating back to Ben Roethlisberger’s final seasons with the team.