The Steelers struck out in their offseason pursuit of a top-end wide receiver, and it sounds like the team continues to explore the trade market at the position. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Steelers are expected to monitor the WR market ahead of the trade deadline.
The organization subtracted from their wide receiver corps when they traded Diontae Johnson during the offseason. The team didn’t do a whole lot to replenish their depth, adding Van Jefferson and rookie third-round pick Roman Wilson to a receivers room that included the likes of George Pickens and Calvin Austin. The Steelers showed they were considering reinforcement when they were deeply involved in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, but the 49ers WR ended up rejecting the Steelers to sign an extension with San Francisco.
Pickens has averaged 57 yards per game through the first three weeks of the season, but the only other Steelers pass catchers to average more than 30 yards are Austin (36) and tight end Pat Freiermuth (33). With Justin Fields (or potentially Russell Wilson) guiding the offense, the receiving numbers will naturally be capped, but the organization’s lack of top-end depth makes them a natural suitor for a WR.
Graziano points to DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk as potential trade targets depending on how the next few weeks go. The team’s QB play will also likely determine the team’s trade-deadline strategy, but as long as the Steelers remain competitive, there’s no doubt the front office will be looking to improve any spot on the roster.
Get treylon Burks or Christian kirk
Is it ‘by design’ or Fields ‘reverting’ to his penchant to run more than pass?
From all I can see, using ‘nfl highlights’, he still seems prone to run first verses trust receivers to go after passes.
Granted they’ve won though I’m not sure the current program will lead to post season
It’s more WHAT TOMLIN wants….play it safe .don’t blame Fields…he’s playing good ball…JO…you seem to be a knowledgeable person, but your post reaks stupidity
Arthur smiths offenses have always been about rushing this is just his only rushing QB of recent memory. It’s definitely by design to hide what inabilities he does have. Will be interested to watch when they have to come from behind because winning this way isn’t sustainable in todays league.
Are the Steelers going to be dumb enough to believe in this clearly fraudulent start and mortgage their future on the hopes that defense can continue to hold terrible teams to 15 points ?
Thielen late season addition might work.