Three burning questions for 2025 Steelers

The Steelers are still the presumed favorites to land Aaron Rodgers in free agency. Unfortunately for the Steelers, that means Pittsburgh must wait on Rodgers, and there's no telling when his next ayahuasca trip or darkness retreat will give him that answer. OTAs don't start until May 27, but the Steelers would love to have Rodgers in the building before then. 

2. How much will the rookie class contribute?

The Steelers played for the short term by grabbing three NFL-ready prospects with their first three picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Derrick Harmon was one of the best defensive tackle prospects in the class, RB Kaleb Johnson could be an immediate upgrade over Najee Harris after rushing for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns at Iowa last season and LB Jack Sawyer showcased his leadership and ability to live up to the moment during Ohio State's championship run. 

All three players will have their chance to carve out important roles in Pittsburgh right away. Harmon should eventually supplant 2024 All-Pro Cameron Heyward, who will turn 36 on May 6. Johnson will be a key piece of Pittsburgh's one-two punch in the backfield with Jaylen Warren. The Steelers also need production off the edge outside of T.J. Watt, and that's what Sawyer (23 sacks in four college seasons) can provide in Year 1. 

3. How much patience does Art Rooney have with Mike Tomlin?

The Steelers pride themselves on their consistency, especially when it comes to head coaches. Pittsburgh has employed only three head coaches since Chuck Noll took over the team in 1969, but ownership's patience with Tomlin must be wearing thin.

Tomlin has led the Steelers to the playoffs four times in the past five seasons, but Pittsburgh hasn't won a postseason game since the 2016 season. The 53-year-old's unwillingness to adapt to the modern game on offense has cost him in recent years. As high as Pittsburgh's floor is with Tomlin at the helm, its ceiling doesn't seem to be high enough to make a Super Bowl run. If nothing changes in 2025, Rooney might think about making a change.