The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a massive change on offense after two straight weeks of absolutely dreadful performances. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the entire starting right side of their offensive line is getting swapped out right before their game against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s a huge move, but man, they needed to do something.
New Faces Up Front, Right Now
Seriously, the old line wasn’t cutting it. Guard Spencer Anderson and tackle Dylan Cook are out. Taking their spots are guard Brock Hoffman and rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, and this will be their first start of the season. This isn’t just a tweak, it’s a full-on shakeup on the line.
Protecting Rodgers Is Job One
You gotta understand why they did this: zero production on offense and, even more critically, a desperate need to keep quarterback Aaron Rodgers healthy. Those last two weeks were brutal to watch, and if they want Rodgers to survive the season, something had to give. Now, Hoffman and Iheanachor get thrown right into the fire against a Bengals defensive front that’s been exceptional in two games thanks to the addition of Dexter Lawrence in the offseason. This ain’t gonna be an easy debut, that’s for sure.
It’s all on the line this Sunday against the Bengals. We’ll see if these new guys can step up and protect Rodgers, because that’s what their season depends on right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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