It is to the surprise of no one that all eyes are on the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line as the 2021 NFL season inches closer. The Steelers offensive line had a very poor performance in 2020, especially in the 2nd half of the season and playoffs. That is set to change in 2021.
All Steelers fans are aware of the personnel changes that have been made this offseason in regards to the offensive line and coaching staff. The Steelers have moved on from veteran starters Alejandro Villanueva and Matt Feiler, as well as feeling the impact of Maurkice Pouncey announcing his retirement.
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Even with all of these changes in terms of players, potentially the biggest change is the decision to not retain former offensive line coach, Shaun Sarrett, and promote former assistant offensive line coach, Adrian Klemm.
Multiple players have already given their praise to Klemm in OTAs, mainly for his intensity and philosophy changes that he is trying to bring. Presumed starter at right tackle, Zach Banner, mentioned how Klemm is coaching the Steelers offensive line to have the "necessary violence" which they didn't possess last year.
In addition to Banner's comments, second year player and presumed starter at left guard, Kevin Dotson added to the notion of more physicality. He mentioned that the verbiage Klemm uses is even more aggressive, including the comment that they are having more of a "run through his face" mentality, which is something that should get Steelers fans fired up.
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The Steelers offensive line is likely going to have a lot of new faces next season with presumed starters going left to right being Chukwuma Okorafor, Dotson, Kendrick Green, David DeCastro, Banner. That is an offensive line that will feature two brand new starters, and a third at a different position from last season. Even with all of that, there is good reason to believe the offensive line will be improved this season and getting back to the "Steelers Brand" of football.
Let us know below what you think of the Steelers changes to the offensive line and personnel this offseason!
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