Pittsburgh Review

Dan Turak from Brielle, NJ, questioned Russell Wilson's performance, suggesting that he was not the main issue in the team's offense. He pointed to a weak receiving corps and poor pass protection as contributing factors. In response, it was noted that football is a team sport and blaming one individual for losses is rare. "The quarterback gets too much credit for wins and too much blame for losses," it was stated.

Michael Kish from Sarasota, FL, asked about the defensive strategy under Mike Tomlin and Teryl Austin. The response highlighted the defense's focus on minimizing big plays rather than heavy blitzing. It was mentioned that the Steelers led the NFL in takeaways in 2024 with 33 turnovers.

Marc Simon from Naples, FL, raised a question about ILB Mark Robinson as a potential upgrade over Elandon Roberts. It was explained that Robinson will enter the final year of his contract in 2025 and has played limited snaps on defense compared to special teams.

Rick Gilliland from Wallace, NC, expressed hope for Justin Fields as a future quarterback for the Steelers. The response clarified that offseason programs are regulated by rules within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Alton Moss from Rochester, IN, asked about WR George Pickens' future with the team. It was noted that Pickens will be entering the last year of his contract in 2025 and any decisions made would not be influenced by salary cap numbers.

Doug Parr from Grayslake, IL, referred to an article comparing the Steelers' situation with Marty Schottenheimer's firing by the Kansas City Chiefs. The answer emphasized how difficult it is to qualify and win in NFL playoffs due to league parity.

Dennis Miller from Bedford, PA, recalled hearing discussions about QB Bill Nelsen during his first Steelers game in 1967. A detailed history of Nelsen's career and his controversial trade to Cleveland was provided.

Owen O'Ceallaigh from Kilkenny, Ireland, shared his favorite Steelers game and touchdown of the season. He enjoyed beating Baltimore on November 17th and highlighted a memorable touchdown against Cleveland on December 8th.

Dan Toth from Anderson, SC, discussed challenges with first down yardage for the Steelers' offense. It was suggested that improvements could have been made across various areas including execution and play selection.