Can you even believe this? ESPN just came out with their future franchise rankings, and man, did they disrespect the Pittsburgh Steelers in a major way. We’re talking number 30 on the list, somehow sitting *behind* the Cleveland Browns. I had to read that twice, because who puts the Browns ahead of Pittsburgh? This isn’t just a low ranking; it’s a statement that should absolutely light a fire under every single person in that organization.
This Ranking is a Joke, Right?
Seriously, a number 30 ranking? ESPN broke it down into coaching, the overall roster without the quarterback, the quarterback situation itself, and the front office. But putting Pittsburgh behind Cleveland? That’s just wild. The source says the Browns have four quarterbacks, but everyone knows having four QBs doesn’t mean you actually *have* a franchise guy. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is looking for a new franchise quarterback once Aaron Rodgers retires, and let’s be real, Rodgers is still way better than anyone currently on the Browns’ roster. And let’s talk about Mike McCarthy, the head coach. He is absolutely not a “bottom-end head coach.” This ranking feels like a slap in the face to what they are trying to build. You know what they say: any motivation is good, and the Steelers should absolutely post this garbage ranking up in the locker room.
Real Talk: What’s Happening in Pittsburgh
While ESPN is busy making questionable rankings, real moves are happening in Pittsburgh. We just saw former Steelers running back Najee Harris sign with the Giants, linking up with John Harbaugh. That’s a big backfield change. Plus, everyone’s buzzing about Drew Allar. He was warming up for a pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium on August 13, 2026, and his performance has the internet talking. Mike McCarthy also gave an update on Will Howard, which is super important with cut down day on the horizon. They even had to end training camp early because of rain, but not before handing out some awards to players who were grinding it out. There’s actual work being done and players competing; this isn’t some stagnant franchise.
This whole ESPN thing is just shocking. With cut down day coming soon and all the discussions around Drew Allar’s play, Pittsburgh has a lot on their plate. But sometimes, a little disrespect is exactly what a team needs to rally. They’ve got to use this lowball ranking as fuel and show everyone exactly why it’s dead wrong.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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