5 most underrated Steelers offensive players since 2000

Since 2000 the Pittsburgh Steelers have made three Super Bowl appearances, and have been filled with star power, but there are many players who don’t get the recognition they deserve.

Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher constructed some loaded rosters during the 2000s and 2010s, on teams that were known mostly for their defenses. However, these teams were also very capable on the offensive side of the ball with superstar talents such as Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Hines Ward, David DeCastro, Maurkice Pouncey, Le’Veon Bell, and more.

Despite all of the big names the team has possessed, they would not have been to two Super Bowls and won a third without the help of many unsung heroes. These Steelers’ teams have always had depth, and the following players, are five unsung heroes on the Steelers’ offense throughout the 2000s.

Honorable Mention Charlie Batch

Backup quarterbacks never get much love, because they are never meant to make headlines, and the hope is that they are never needed. However, Charlie Batch was the ideal backup quarterback during his tenure with the Steelers, and for that reason, he is extremely underrated.

According to Pro Football Reference, Batch was with the Steelers from 2002-2012 but didn’t play in 2002, 2004, or 2008. As a Steeler, Batch went 6-3 with 12 touchdown passes, as he was frequently asked to step in for Ben Roethlisberger, who dealt with a multitude of injuries, and a suspension early in his career.