Khan Stands Firm on Steelers Roster
The Steelers' decision to stand pat with their current roster has significant implications for the team's performance, particularly in the secondary. With Khan's emphasis on the wide receivers corps, it remains to be seen how the team will address its defensive needs, and whether the current roster will be enough to compete in the upcoming season.
Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan has expressed satisfaction with the team's current roster, indicating no plans for significant additions or in-house extensions, despite fan concerns about the secondary's performance, particularly at safety.
The Steelers' need for a starting-caliber safety to pair with DeShon Elliott remains a pressing concern, as Juan Thornhill's performance has been underwhelming, with struggles in interceptions and passer rating allowed. However, Khan's comments suggest that the team is not actively seeking to address this need, leaving fans worried about the secondary's overall performance.
On a more positive note, Khan expressed optimism about the team's wide receivers corps, citing the addition of DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin's growth, and Roman Wilson's progress. Coach Mike Tomlin also shared Khan's enthusiasm for Wilson, calling this a "big camp" for him. Despite concerns about the team's depth at wide receiver, Khan believes the position is in good hands.
While Khan has left open the possibility of making more acquisitions, he emphasized that the team is not actively seeking to make another signing, and will instead consider opportunities as they arise. This approach has disappointed fans who had hoped for upgrades, but Khan remains confident in the team's current roster.