{"id":910743,"date":"2026-06-06T05:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T10:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/06\/very-good-football-team-analyst-commends-steelers-for-outstanding-offseason-moves\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T05:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T10:12:13","slug":"very-good-football-team-analyst-commends-steelers-for-outstanding-offseason-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/06\/very-good-football-team-analyst-commends-steelers-for-outstanding-offseason-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Very Good Football Team\u2019: Analyst Commends Steelers For \u2018Outstanding\u2019 Offseason Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Heading into this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers had some clear goals in mind. They were coming off a mostly successful 2025 campaign in which Pittsburgh won the division with a 10-7 record.<\/p>\n

Yet, there were some apparent holes to fill across the roster. In the eyes of CBS Sports\u2019 Emory Hunt, those goals were met.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Steelers football team looks outstanding on both side of the ball. I think they got better than what they were last year when they won the division and got into the postseason\u2026 I really, truly believe the Steelers did a great job this offseason,\u201d Hunt said Friday on CBS Sports HQ<\/a>. \u201cThe run game, they have a stacked running back room\u2026 This is a very good football team. I can\u2019t stress that enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

On paper, it\u2019s hard to disagree with Hunt. Arguably the biggest hole on the roster was the receiving corps, which was a big detriment in 2025. But Michael Pittman Jr. is an excellent veteran addition, one the Steelers landed for pennies on the dollar. Germie Bernard does a lot of things Aaron Rodgers will love<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

While the offensive line wasn\u2019t a big problem last year, the unit has even more youth heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

One spot that is a little underrated is running back, as Hunt mentions. The Steelers lost their reception leader in Kenneth Gainwell, but Rico Dowdle is certainly a suitable replacement. He ran for 1,000 yards under Mike McCarthy back in 2024 and replicated that feat with Carolina last year.<\/p>\n

The tandem of Dowdle and Jaylen Warren could quietly be one of the best across the league.<\/p>\n

Defensively, perhaps the biggest Steelers addition this offseason<\/a> will be a new voice in Patrick Graham. He\u2019s also got some new tools to work with.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh found a running mate for Joey Porter Jr. in Jamel Dean, with the two figuring to be a solid starting duo. Jalen Ramsey should be more comfortable moving around the defense. The Steelers also made some solid depth additions at safety, including Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Savage.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a new staff in place, so we\u2019ll have to see how things shake out. But on paper, the Steelers look more complete.<\/p>\n

However, their biggest test might be how much the rest of the division improved. A 10-7 record was enough to win the AFC North last year, with everyone else having a losing record.<\/p>\n

There was plenty of change across the division this offseason, but also an argument for each team to improve.<\/p>\n

If Lamar Jackson can stay healthy, Baltimore may get better.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati has plenty of offensive talent and some big additions defensively.<\/p>\n

While the quarterback situation is still unsettled in Cleveland, the Browns are slowly putting together a talented roster.<\/p>\n

Regardless, Hunt expects the Steelers to be in the mix again after an impressive offseason.<\/p>\n