5 important observations from Steelers training camp

Steelers offensive line remains a huge issue

Many Steelers fans wonder if the offensive line has really been looking as bad as some of the media has said that it has so far during training camp. Let me confirm that this is a massive area of concern – the biggest on the team, in fact.

Pittsburgh’s offense suffered through poor offensive line play in 2020 and finished 32nd in the NFL in rushing as a result. While the Steelers should theoretically be better at running the football this year, the offensive line is more concerning to me than it has been in a very long time.

Rookie offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. and center Kendrick Green have been taking nearly all of the first-team reps, but the results have been less than desirable. Moore has been routinely torched by Alex Highsmith in OL vs DL drills, while Green has had his fair share of trouble trying to handle Tyson Alualu.

In addition, Kevin Dotson and Chukwuma Okorafor have yet to practice with the team and have been doing individual workouts on the sideline while Zach Banner has been limited in team sessions. Even if Pittsburgh’s offensive line does get healthy before the start of the season, this unit has four new starters who haven’t even played a snap together yet. This could get ugly.