Steelers Must Make Two Changes to Offensive Line

The Pittsburgh Steelers were exposed in their Week 2 contest against the New England Patriots.

As the game clock wound down, the Steelers lost by a final score of 20-3. The defense held up their end of the bargain, but the special teams fell flat comparatively. The offense was downright miserable, mustering a measly 235 yards. It was a disaster from start to finish.

It's hard to identify what exactly will correct the Steelers' offensive woes, but the biggest problems need tended to immediately. Those two issues are both along the right side of the offensive line. After giving both Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook training camp, the preseason and two weeks of the regular season, it's time to replace both of the weak links along the o-line.

Obvious Plan for Steelers at RT

The right tackle position is obvious. Credit to Cook for taking on a tremendously difficult challenge of going from the left side to the right, but his effort is not the only thing he is being evaluated on.

Not when you have first-round pick Max Iheanachor just waiting on the sidelines.

In hindsight, Iheanachor should have probably been the opening-week starter. But head coach Mike McCarthy clearly values veterans over rookies, until it cannot be avoided anymore.

That's where the Steelers are at with their right tackle situation. Cook has been a vulnerability on offense, struggling with both powerful and speedier edge rushers while also offering nothing in the run game.

Iheanachor might not solve the problem, but he can't be any worse than what they are currently getting.