Analyst commends Steelers for outstanding offseason moves

CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt praised the Pittsburgh Steelers for their offseason additions, saying the team looks stronger than last year's division-winning squad.

Hunt spoke on CBS Sports HQ on Friday, highlighting improvements across both offense and defense. He noted the Steelers addressed key needs after their 10-7 campaign that secured the AFC North title in 2025. The team added veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and running back Rico Dowdle to replace Kenneth Gainwell. Other moves include cornerback Jamel Dean and safety additions Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Savage. Patrick Graham joins as a new defensive voice. Hunt said the run game now features a stacked backfield with Dowdle and Jaylen Warren. He called the overall roster a very good football team that should contend again in the division.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have bolstered their roster through free agency signings and a trade for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. following Mike Tomlin's retirement and the hiring of Mike McCarthy as head coach. Analysts offer differing views, with some praising the additions and others questioning the lack of a rebuild. The team won the AFC North last season but failed to secure a playoff victory.

Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame has given the Pittsburgh Steelers an A grade for their busy offseason, highlighting major roster additions and the hiring of Mike McCarthy as head coach. He notes that the team now has one of the NFL's most complete rosters on paper.

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NFL analysts are praising the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive signings during the early 2026 free agency period, highlighted in prior coverage of the team's first-week moves. Experts like Gregg Rosenthal, John Breech, and Kay Adams see improved depth addressing last season's secondary woes.

Derrik Klassen expressed skepticism about the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense even after adding receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard. He suggested the unit may not improve much if Aaron Rodgers returns at quarterback. Klassen made the comments Tuesday on The Athletic Football Show.

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Pittsburgh Steelers analysts expressed doubts about the team's ability to repeat as AFC North champions due to an aging roster. CBS Sports analysts Mike Renner and Tyler Sullivan highlighted concerns over veteran players including quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

FOX Sports analyst Ralph Vacchiano has placed the Pittsburgh Steelers below the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in his AFC North rankings for the 2026 season.

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Former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden highlighted the potential of the team's new backfield combination of Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren.

 

 

 

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