There's a lot incorrect with the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. When Russell Wilson initially ended up being the starter, they looked alright, however over the last 4 video games of the season, things deviated for the even worse. It looked more like the exact same from the Steelers' offense. Part of that might have been since George Pickens missed out on a number of video games with an injury. Pro Football Hall of Fame pass receiver Cris Carter thinks the Steelers' receiver space is their greatest Achilles heel.
“There is one method to fix the Steelers' issues,” Carter stated just recently on The Stephan A. Smith Show. “And that is they require a much better pass receiver space. They require much better guys. They require much better individuals. They require a coach who will take control of that pass receiver space.
“Because they have actually had issues with that space. Even when [Antonio Brown] existed, they had issues with that space. That has actually continued after he's left. [George] Pickens is a problem. He is not playing up to his capability.”
Carter isn't incorrect. The Steelers' receivers were a major issue this year. Beyond Pickens, they didn't have anybody that might regularly win. Nobody completed with 1,000 getting lawns. Pickens blazed a trail with 900 lawns, however besides him, just Calvin Austin III had the ability to collect over 500 backyards. It was a frustrating display.
Carter continued describing his discontentment with that group, indicating the understanding he had actually gotten from speaking with Mike Tomlin.
“This is not something I'm thinking about, alright? I understand Mike Tomlin. I've had discussions with Mike Tomlin over the in 2015 and a half. That space is an issue.”
The Steelers were aware of that, too. Before the season even started, they attempted to trade for a tested pass-catcher. They supposedly started out on Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, and Cooper Kupp. Rather, they chose Mike Williams, who captured just 9 passes with the Steelers.
Pickens' mindset was likewise a severe problem. Carter is right that he appears to be another in a long line of troublesome Steelers receivers. Frequently, he permitted his feelings to manage him on the field. For a top receiver, injuring the group like that is undesirable.
Their receivers weren't the only thing harming the Steelers, however they played a substantial function. That was never ever more apparent than when Pickens missed out on time. The Steelers went 1-2 in those video games, which began their offense's down spiral.
The Steelers are most likely to try to update that position this offseason. Ideally, Roman Wilson can be a factor next year. They're going to require more than simply him to enhance their offense. If the Steelers wish to field a competitive offense, they require more playmakers. This season showed that.
