Steelers' Off-Season Checklist

Despite having numerous injuries from key players, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed an 8-8 record and hung around until the last week of the regular season. What can they do to return to Super Bowl contender status?

• Get Better Up Front: Pittsburgh had a solid defense last season, but that was because of their secondary. Pittsburgh will need some pass rushers and defensive linemen, so they should look at prospects in the later rounds. This is especially true if there's no deal in place with Bud Dupree.
  
• Fix Your Offensive Positions: A part of why Pittsburgh's offense was so stagnant last season (276.8 total YPG last season, 30th in the NFL) was because of injuries. Another part was because Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges weren't efficient on offense (18 touchdowns, 17 interceptions combined last season). The Steelers will need a receiver as well, but Pittsburgh should look into doing what Arizona did with Josh Rosen; ship him out for a more viable option.
  
• Set Up Some Blocks: Pittsburgh could use some blocking to protect their quarterback. This is especially true in the interior line. The Steelers can also get a tight end who will have a significant role in Mike Tomlin's offense, i.e. what George Kittle has with the 49ers.