Paul Zeise: Steelers are as close to being a contender as they've been since 2017
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Analytics Expert Calls Shot on Steelers’ 2025 Playoff Chances
For a team that’s made the playoffs in four of the past five NFL seasons, there sure seems to be a lot on the line for the Pittsburgh Steelers this year. Considering how short those runs were, however, it’s hard to fault the organization.Despite qualifying for the postseason in the 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 campaigns, Pittsburgh has nothing to show for it. All four years saw wild-card round exits. None of the outcomes were particularly close, ei…
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Jul. 9—Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news and analyzes whether the Steelers are legit postseason contenders ahead of the 2025 NFL regular season. ...

Paul Zeise: Steelers are as close to being a contender as they've been since 2017
The Steelers seem to be finally done making moves for the 2025 season, so it is time to evaluate where they stand within the AFC. It is true they are...
The Steelers Are Getting Older, But Are They Getting Better?
AARON RODGERS | PHOTO BY ALYSA RUBIN/PITTSBURGH STEELERS The anniversary of the founding of the Steelers this week — the 92nd such event — reminds us of the franchise’s storied history and of how much history there’s actually been. The same could be said for the opening of training camp on July 23. There’s a very good chance they’ll report to Saint Vincent College as the NFL’s second-oldest team — as far as its collective membership. NFL Researc…
Insider Claims Steelers Are Done Adding to Roster
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan during the 2025 NFL Draft on April 26, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now The Pittsburgh Steelers may have made their last move before the start of the 2025 NFL season. The Pittsburgh Steelers have had themselves yet another very active offseason under general manager Omar Khan. And while many are hoping they aren’t done adding to their roster, ESPN insider Adam Schefter believes that is the case. “…
‘Could Get A Lot Worse’: Analyst Thinks Mike Tomlin Remains Top Five Coach
It feels like just yesterday that Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII. However, that was almost 20 years ago now, and the Steelers are a very different team. Tomlin remains, but the Steelers haven’t gotten close to a Super Bowl in years. Despite that, Tomlin’s job isn’t in danger, […]
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