NFL GM trolls Steelers for offseason moves
This approach drew some criticism from at least one NFL GM, according to Fox Sports. The GM praised the Miami Dolphins for adding safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in exchange for cornerabck Jalen Ramsey and feels like the Dolphins won this one for sure.
Then they took a not-so-subtle shot at the Steelers moves as a whole.
'Seems both teams are just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic," the GM said.
While this is harsh, it isn't hard to come to this conclusion from the outside based on the Steelers history. Some have praised the Steelers for breaking from tradition and see this aggressive new approach as a positive just because it isn't the status quo. The best part about this debate is we will know in about seven months which side is right.
The Steelers haven't won a playoff game since 2016 and are hoping these additions will be what puts them over the top. The debate now turns to what will consitute a success in 2025 after all these moves. Will a single playoff win justify all this or does the team need to make a deep run to not make these moves feel like desparation?
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