The Pittsburgh Steelers are shaking things up on their offensive line, and honestly, it couldn’t come soon enough. After a brutal week where Aaron Rodgers was absolutely hammered, getting sacked four times, and the run game just flat-out refused to get going, the team is clearly fed up. It looks like they’re working toward a brand new starting duo on the right side, which is a massive move this early in the season.
The Pressure Cooker Is On The Right Side
Let’s be real, the first two weeks have been rough. When your opposing quarterback is hitting the turf four times in one game, and your ground attack is stuck in neutral, you know there’s a problem. All eyes are on that right side of the offensive line, where the play has been described as “lackluster.” Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook have been in there, and the word on the street, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, is that the coaching staff is definitely looking for answers. It’s hard to imagine anyone doing worse than what we’ve seen from that combination, so you gotta believe something is about to give.
Who’s Stepping Up? Practice Combinations Emerge
So, who’s actually out there trying to fix this mess? DeFabo’s report from practice gives us some clues about the offensive line combos they’re rolling with. We’ve seen Zach Frazier working with Brock Hoffman, then Hoffman pairing up with Max Iheanachor. And, yeah, Anderson and Cook were still in the mix, but given the early season struggles, the focus has to be on those new potential pairings. The hope is that Hoffman and Iheanachor can bring some much-needed stability and power to that right side. This isn’t just a tweak, this is a full-on effort to spark some life into an offensive unit that desperately needs it.
Bengals Bring The Heat In Week 3
Now, here’s the kicker: Pittsburgh is staring down the barrel of a Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. And guess what? The Bengals defense is no joke, currently ranked ninth in the entire NFL in pressure rate. Talk about bad timing for an offensive line trying to find its footing! If the current starting five linemen can’t figure things out, it’s going to be a long day for that offense. The stakes are incredibly high heading into this one. This isn’t just about winning a game, it’s about whether this O-line can protect its quarterback and get the offense rolling before things spiral.
The pressure is ON. Can this potential new right side duo step up and slow down one of the league’s top pressure defenses? Or will Week 3 turn into another nightmare for the Steelers’ offensive line? We’ll find out when they clash with the Bengals. You do not want to miss this one.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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