Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Curt Popejoy

6 perfect Christmas gifts for the Steelers this offseason

Merry Christmas everyone! Pittsburgh Steelers fans everyone are waking up on Christmas morning with the thoughts of the blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals dancing in their heads. While all of you are opening those Steelers socks or yet another Terrible Towel, enjoy these six perfect offseason presents for the Steelers.

Free agent safety Antoine Winfield Jr.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 16: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

There’s no defensive free agent who would have a bigger impact than Winfield. Pair him up with Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers defense takes a huge leap forward.

A rookie QB to push Kenny Pickett and push Mitch Trubisky out

Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws in front of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Whether it is the first or second round, we hope the Steelers unwrap one of the half dozen top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL draft.

A shiny new offensive coordinator

Oct 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks to quarterbacks/passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell prior to the game against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Like the hottest piece of tech on the market, the Steelers need to get some innovation on the coaching staff as well with an offensive coordinator who can push this offense forward to keep up with the rest of the NFL.

A big, nasty rookie center

Sep 17, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) during the first quarter against the Towson Tigers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

This draft is stacked with mid-round centers who play with an edge and physicality that Mason Cole cannot match. Whether it’s Zach Frazier, Jackson Powers-Johnson or one of the others, Pittsburgh needs to add some nasty to the middle of the offensive line.

Full bill of health for Kwon Alexander and Cole Holcomb

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 02: Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates an interception in the fourth quarter to secure a win over the Tennessee Titans at Acrisure Stadium on November 02, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Instead of trying over again, we just want to see a full season of Kwon Alexander and Cole Holcomb healthy and the inside linebacker position might be set.

Relaxing bath bombs for everyone

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens speaks during a news conference after the Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

This applies a little extra to the wide receivers. This whole team has played far too uptight this season, so let’s stuff their stockings with some relaxing bath bombs so they can all just unwind a little and loosen up.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.