The Steelers season is officially over, and with the offseason now here, these three things need to happen instantly for the team to have a successful 2023.
The Steelers season came to an end this weekend, and it was quite the up-and-down season. After an abysmal start, the team got more competitive against some lesser competition and turned their season around. They were never going to make a Super Bowl run, but the offense and defense showed some improvements down the stretch.
With the offseason now in full force, this team needs to be quick in making some aggressive moves to get this unit back on the right track. While there is a lot of work to be done, there are three things that should be the focus of the Steelers right now.
Steelers need to shop Trubisky
It hasn’t been the year that Mitch Trubisky or the Steelers wanted. Signed on the first day of free agency, Trubisky was quickly thrust into the starting role for this new Pittsburgh offense. That was until Kenny Pickett was drafted in the first round. While Trubisky was still the guy, his leash was short, and after some uninspiring games, he was benched.
The Steelers and Trubisky won’t be together past this season. Everyone knows that, making his trade value pretty low. That said, Trubisky had a lot of interest last season before joining Pittsburgh and he is on a reasonable deal for someone that would be seen as a potential starter. Other teams would likely be interested.
No, you aren’t getting a top pick for Trubisky, but even finding a mid or late-round pick for a player that has no desire to be here is a win. It leads to some cap relief for the team, and it could net another pick that this team desperately needs for its roster. That shopping process should start now.