3 Steelers that need to see more time on the bench in 2021

Steelers Eric Ebron

While the first two names are ones that would be better served in a reduced role, one really has to question if the Steelers would be better off just moving on from Eric Ebron. He is offering the team essentially nothing right now. As a receiver, he has only caught three passes for a grotesque 27 yards. He contributes literally nothing as a blocker either, and in all honesty, he does more to harm the running game than help it.

With Pat Freiermuth quickly ascending as a quality NFL starter, Ebron’s role on the offense should be shrinking, not growing. He hasn’t been a great fit in this admittedly bad offense, and with the team hoping to establish more of a physical, rushing-based offense, he doesn’t fit the mold of what is needed at tight end right now. There is little compelling reason that he should still be on the roster right now.

Moving forward, the fewer snaps he lays the better. Unless to team plans on utilizing him as more of a receiving threat on deeper passes (not at all likely given their tendencies to focus on the short passing game) then he needs to be more on the bench. He isn’t doing anything to help this team right now. They would be better off moving on with some new faces at tight end over Ebron.

With the Steelers struggling to start their season, changes have to be made to try and get the team back on the right track. Infusing some new faces could be just what is needed to jumpstart this team. These three players all could use some more time on the bench as there are better options that should be playing ahead of them.