Steelers surge changes perceptions for offseason needs

The resurgence of the Pittsburgh Steelers since the bye week has been nothing short of a miracle. Pittsburgh went 2-6 in the first half of the season in large part because the offensive line was dreadful and the quarterback position was very much a work in progress. The defense went into full hibernation when T.J. Watt went on IR, making the rest of the team seem even worse.

But now the Steelers are riding a three-game winning streak, fighting for a spot in the playoffs and are 6-2 since the bye week. How has it happened? By huge improvements on the offensive line and the emergence of several guys on defense after the return of Watt.

So, what does this mean for the Steelers in the offseason? It could be a huge shakeup in terms of how the Steelers use their top draft picks and how they allocate money in free agency. The Steelers are set to have a pair of picks in the first 35 and the 2023 draft class is deep.

No one should be shocked if head coach Mike Tomlin gives Dan Moore and Chuks Okorafor his full endorsement this offseason and Pittsburgh goes a completely different direction with those two picks.

Let us know in the comments if you think the offensive line has done enough to go into next season intact or if there should be changes.