One of the hallmarks of a Pittsburgh Steelers team under head coach Mike Tomlin is a slow start with a fast finish. This has been the case for some time and we have all grown accustomed to it.
Whether it’s a single game or a single season, you can expect this team to come out of the blocks slowly and we all have to have patience.
This is the growing sentiment surrounding the Steelers new offense, especially the offensive line. This was the case in 2023 and most assume it will be a repeat performance in 2024 with new starters and struggling returning veterans.
Unfortunately, if the Steelers goal is to finish with a winning record and make the playoffs, there’s no time to be patient with this group. The schedule simply won’t allow it. The most winnable portion of the schedule is the first eight games. Then he bye week hits and after a showdown with the Washington Commanders, things get brutal.
If the Steelers aren’t well over .500 at the bye week, there’s almost no shot and if the offensive line doesn’t come out of the gates playing well, this season could be over before it starts.
