Pittsburgh Steelers: 4 players who must improve in 2018

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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Artie Burns #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a defensive stop against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Pittsburg Steelers may have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t players fighting for a job come next offseason.

With talent comes a harder competition to secure a job. In Pittsburgh, there are players on the bench fighting for starting spots, and with that, comes the pressure for starters to keep their jobs. Meaning 2018 could be the final tryout for some Steelers to stay in the City of Champions.

Whether it’s rookies looking to take over a job next season or a veteran with one more chance to reach his potential, Pittsburgh has a number of players using 2018 as a saving grace.

Compared to most of the NFL, Pittsburgh has a lot of their starters pretty secure. Their team is looking to stick together as they hunt for a Super Bowl. But if this year doesn’t go as planned, again, they’ll need to make moves.

This means guys on the edge of losing their job will. It also means backups with high upside could earn their shot as a starter in 2019. Either way, it leaves a lot to watch for in 2018.

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