Who Are the X Factors For the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers?!

A lot of aspects can fit this question quite well; players, coaches, positions, etc. That means a lot of different choices to choose from.


For me, I'd say the Offensive Line is the biggest X Factor. Quite a bit of investment along that line since 2023. Time to see if it all pays off in the end.


What say you?!

 

Broderick Jones
Roman Wilson
Jalen Ramsey

 

Front 7 on defense should be really interesting to watch this year.

This might be the best depth at OLB we have had in a while.

 

All the new DBs of course.

 

If they can stay healthy.

 

Aaron Rodgers

Two years removed from a major injury, and now 42 years old, if he can play at a high level (not MVP level but very good) this team could contend. Yes, the OL has to keep him upright, yes his weapons have to step up, yes the predictable Defense needs to excel.

 

If the steelers want to be a true contender in the AFC and have a chance to win the division,all depend of Rodgers.....

 

HEALTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I see Rodgers was named one of team's 4 captains along with TJ, Cam and Killebrew.

 

4/5 of the o-line
Roman Wilson
Mr darkness retreat
Jaylen Warren
Ramsey
Slay
Thornhill
another safety or two
Cam
Benton
Harmon
Black

 

Did Killebrew hold out and hold in too?

 

special teams

 

The keys to Steelers success are: Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu and Kaleb Johnson. Steelers will sink or swim depending on the performance of these 3 players.

Period.

 

All the new DBs. Of course.

 

I will say primarily Offensive Line and secondarily Rodgers Health. The former has a big impact on the latter. If we can't run the ball, that is going to takes away play action. The 42 year old QB won't want to get hit, meaning shorter, quick passes and defenses crowding the LOS like they did with Fields and Pickett.

More 3 and outs means relying on defense to pull off miracles and become gassed by the end of the year. This season really hinges on the Offensive Line performance.