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Mike Tomlin Bluntly Assesses Steelers Offensive Line Performance

By Chris Ward, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh,

2024-08-18

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This article originally appeared on SteelersNow.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that he wasn’t happy about the offensive line’s performance after Saturday night’s 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The offensive line allowed four sacks for 26 yards. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were also under pressure throughout the night. Through the first two games, the O-line has certainly been below the line.

“I just thought we didn’t do a good enough of job of protecting the quarterback. We got to do a better job in pass protection than we did,” Tomlin said . “Not only in possession downs but just in general. I was really upfront with the group about it in that regard. That can’t be a problem for us. We got to be better than we were tonight in that area.”

In 20 plays, Russell Wilson’s unit gained 19 yards. And the offensive line’s dreadful performance played a big part in the offense not moving the ball.

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RAHMAN Hafiz

08-18

The Steelers haven't had stellar offensive line for years. Even when Ben was young, he had to flee the picket and be creative. He was big and strong. Also, he was hard to bring down. The receivers help him by re-routing. Ben would find them in pockets. That's the only recipe for the the current Steelers team. Even Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs QB, realizes this. Today's NFL QBs have to be tough and mobile and throw the ball on the run. That's why I hope Justin Fields becomes the Steelers starter. I know he has accuracy problems but his elusiveness will make up for that as long as the receivers help him. 🖤 💛

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