Grading Every Pittsburgh Steelers Position Group Performance So Far this Season
By Chris Ross
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the bye week after beginning the season as an inconsistent unit, but which position groups have been the best, and which have been the worst?
The bye week could not have come at a better time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With injuries on both sides of the ball, including starting quarterback Mason Rudolph, this is a perfect opportunity for the team to get healthy for a run at another division title. Sure, the odds are stacked against the Steelers as they sit at 2-4, but a closer look reveals that this team has a chance to shock everyone.
After what should be an easy win against the Miami Dolphins after the bye week, the Steelers take on a less-talented Indianapolis Colts team with a chance to get to .500 on the season. After that, Pittsburgh gets back-to-back games against two teams in the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns that have failed to meet expectations. If this Steelers team plays up to it’s potential, that Week 17 tilt against the Baltimore Ravens may decide the division title.
With that in mind, it’s essential to take a look back at the season so far and see where this team has been good, and where improvement is needed. It has been ugly at times, but as we have seen recently, there is reason for optimism behind a nasty defense and an offense that has potential. With wins in two of their last three games, and the loss coming in a tight game against the division-leading Ravens, this team is on track for a big post-bye week run.
Without further ado, let’s get to grading the Steelers performances so far this year.