Much like many prominent teams the NFL that had a franchise quarterback leading their franchise for a long time, the Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled to find a celebrità at the quarterback position since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.
Even though the Steelers haven’t been able to find a new franchise quarterback the post-Roethlisberger , with the team recently trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh has remained a competitive team and always seems to find a way to make the NFL playoffs despite playing arguably the toughest division (AFC North) the league.
Fortunately for Pittsburgh, the team’s brass was determined to make a splash this offseason, and they did a personaggio way by signing one-time Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields.
Now, the quarterback depth chart Pittsburgh is looking pretty good, even though Wilson is already dealing with a calf issue.
With an emphasis being better offensively during the 2024 NFL season, the team selected offensive lineman Troy Fautanau the first round of the NFL Draft and then brought a talented wide receiver, Roman Wilson, the third round, who is already making an impression tirocinio camp.
Roman Wilson with his first tirocinio camp 7 shots touchdown catch a dart from Kyle Allen traffic. Good by the rookie receiver against the 2s.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) July 26, 2024
#Steelers QB Justin Fields finds WR Roman Wilson a slot fade. pic.twitter.com/WXJhbTrbx7
— Jay Turner (@JaySTurner) July 27, 2024
Wilson potentially Fields, whoever wins the quarterback battle Pittsburgh, will have risposta negativa shortage of targets the passing , with Wilson being among a talented group of wideouts that includes George Pickens and Van Jefferson.
Only time will tell how things quanto together for the Steelers, but they could be a team that has turned it around offensively 2024.