Fansided

● By Wayne Gregoire
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2023 NFL season by getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Even the most loyal Steelers fan would have to admit that making it that far was a surprise. Despite finishing 10-7 on the season, Pittsburgh averaged fewer points and yards than their opponents all year. The team finished 28th in points scored, and 25th in total yards (25th in passing yards and 13th in rushing yards). Pittsburgh struggled to find consistency at the quarterback position, benching former first-round pick Kenny Pickett at the end of the year in favor of Mason Rudolph. George Pickens didn't like his role this year at wide receiver, and the offensive line struggled in pass and run blocking. They hold seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft (2 fourth-round picks, no fifth-round picks). I believe they go heavy on offense since their defense still excelled this past year (6th in scoring defense, and 10th in turnovers). There will be no trades in the mock draft, so the Steelers will pick where they are slated to.