According to NFL research, the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to have the second-oldest roster in the NFL, trailing only behind Washington. However, this statistic is somewhat misleading due to the presence of a 41-year-old quarterback on their team. If Aaron Rodgers is excluded from these calculations, the team’s average age decreases significantly.
This age factor is noteworthy because recent Super Bowl champions have had rosters averaging around 26 years old. The last team with an older average age to win was the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who had a roster skewed by Tom Brady’s presence at 43 years old.
The Steelers’ current roster composition bears similarities to that of the Buccaneers during their championship season. They possess an older defensive tackle and a mix of veteran and younger players in key positions. Notably, both teams have relied on experienced quarterbacks considered among the top five all-time in their position.
Aaron Rodgers threw for nearly 3,900 yards with 28 touchdowns last season. Comparatively, Tom Brady had thrown for over 4,600 yards with 40 touchdowns during his first year with Tampa Bay.
Mike Tomlin has decided to move most training camp practices open to the public back to mid-afternoon sessions. This change may not be popular among players but could be more convenient for fans.
Training camp will be crucial for the Steelers as they integrate potentially 11 new starters into their lineup. Holding camp at Saint Vincent College allows players and coaches undistracted focus and promotes camaraderie through shared living arrangements and activities.
Dale Lolley co-hosts “SNR Drive” on Steelers Nation Radio. There will be no “5 for Friday” next week due to his vacation but it will resume in two weeks when training camp is underway.
As Ferris Bueller famously said: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and take a look around once in a while, you might miss it.”
