Predicting the Steelers superlatives for the 2024 season
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: ide receiver George Pickens (14) of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The 2024 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night with a showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the regular season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. With just a few days to the start of the season, we decided it was time to offer up our predictions for the Steelers superlatives for the upcoming season.
The rules are fairly simple. There are no repeat winners. So for example, if I name quarterback Russell Wilson my team MVP (I didn't), he can't be the offensive player of the year (he's not).
Team MVP - EDGE T.J. Watt
Nov 8, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates a sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 29-27. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Offensive player of the year - WR George Pickens
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after catching a pass for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
Defensive player of the year - LB Patrick Queen
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Rookie of the year - C Zach Frazier
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Newcomer of the year - QB Russell Wilson
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Coach of the year - OC Arthur Smith
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smithlooks on during warmups before a game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
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