2026-06-21

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a grim outlook for 2026, according to former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who criticized the team's handling of the quarterback position. Tannenbaum, an often vocal critic of the Steelers, expressed his concerns on ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, saying he has more questions about the Steelers than the Ravens. The Steelers' quarterback situation has been a major concern since Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season. And they swung and missed on Kenny Pickett in the 2022 NFL Draft. Dan Graziano of ESPN believes this mistake has made the Steelers hesitant to select another quarterback in the first round. Mike McCarthy's offense is known for putting up points, but it remains to be seen if he can develop a quarterback to lead the Steelers. Tannenbaum praised the Ravens for addressing their weaknesses, particularly their pass rush. He also questioned the Steelers' ability to compete with the Ravens and Bengals in the AFC North. The Steelers will need to make some key decisions in the offseason to address their quarterback concerns. But for now, the future looks uncertain. The Steelers' quarterback situation is a major concern, with no clear starter in sight. And the clock is ticking. Mike McCarthy will need to work his magic to turn the Steelers' offense around. The Steelers' fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for their team. So the Steelers will need to make some tough decisions to get back on track.