3 moves Steelers need to make, regardless of how the 2021 season ends

Regardless of the Steelers record at the season’s end, whether they are in the playoffs or at 9-8, there are some moves they will need to make.

This season has highlighted that despite their talent, the Steelers have some areas to improve if they want to make another serious run as they did in 2020. Otherwise, it could be another 25 years or longer before Steelers fans get to see them in another Superbowl.

2021 has shown the Steelers still need to make improvements to the offensive line. They can keep rushing for less than 50 yards a game and expect to win a championship. Progress will happen slowly through the draft, or they can jumpstart it by adding a free agent as well.

They will need to address the quarterback issue in some capacity, especially since Ben Roethlisberger has hinted this could be his last season. Even if it’s not his last, he won’t stay around much longer. Having a replacement behind him even for one or two seasons has it’s benefits.

Then there are the potential trade potentials they might want to entertain before the season ends, especially if it appears they won’t make the playoffs. If they do that, considering they have traded away three draft choices in 2022, a trade might help replenish the traded draft picks.

Here are all the things the Steelers can do by the end of the season to prepare and improve the team in the 2022 season, giving them an excellent chance to be competitive and make another run into the playoffs.