The energy in Latrobe is electric. Every year, St. Vincent College becomes a temporary football haven as the Pittsburgh Steelers roll into town for training camp, and 2025 is no exception. Fans are packing the hillsides, waving Terrible Towels, and dreaming big — because this year, the expectations are sky-high.
After a blockbuster offseason that felt more like a Netflix series than a football operation, Mike Tomlin’s Steelers are locked in on one thing: winning the Super Bowl. The most headline-grabbing addition? None other than four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
He’s 41, determined, and likely in his final NFL chapter. But for that story to end with a Lombardi Trophy, one unit must step up in a major way: the offensive line.
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky didn’t mince words on The Pat McAfee Show when asked about Pittsburgh’s chances this season.
“This is the biggest question mark,” he said. “Can the offensive line not only improve but also stay healthy for an extended period of time? This is not an Aaron Rodgers of ten years ago who can cover up for that stuff.”
And honestly? He’s right.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line must keep Aaron Rodgers clean during the 2025 season
Experience matters, especially when you're protecting a quarterback who can’t move like he used to. Only one projected starter on the line has more than three years of NFL experience.
That’s a red flag.
Last season, the Steelers ranked ninth in sacks allowed (49). That simply won’t cut it for a veteran QB trying to stay upright for 17 games — and, hopefully, a few more in January and February.
But there’s optimism, too. Broderick Jones, now solidified at left tackle, looked more confident down the stretch last year. Second-year center Mason McCormick had a promising rookie campaign and shows the kind of grit Steelers linemen are known for.
The only hiccup? Veteran Isaac Seumalo’s soft-tissue injury. Thankfully, he’s expected back soon.
There’s no doubt the offensive line faces pressure — from the media, from the fans, and from within. But pressure either breaks pipes or makes diamonds.
Their mission is simple: prove Dan Orlovsky wrong and protect No. 8. If they succeed, the Steelers won't just be fun to watch — they’ll be dangerous.
And in Pittsburgh, that’s all we ask for.