Steelers' Pat Freiermuth a Week 1 Priority in Pass Game, & Potential Extension | OL Health a Concern

Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have some things to work on as they start week one of the NFL season. One of those things is Pat Freiermuth's contract extension and another is how they plan to use Freiermuth as the team's second major passing target behind George Pickens. Getting an extension done before the season opener should be a priority for Omar Khan, while getting Freiermuth the ball against the Falcons should be a priority for Arthur Smith.

Also, Christopher Carter explains why the Steelers' offensive line health is a big concern against the Falcons with Grady Jarrett and Matt Judon up front. Injuries to Isaac Seumalo and Troy Fautanu have caused major questions about who will start, especially with Broderick Jones' struggles, and the question of Spencer Anderson or Mason McCormick starting at left guard.

Finally, Chris breaks down why this could be the year the Steelers' defense gets back to being the best sack-producing team in the NFL. Not too long ago, the Steelers set an NFL record of five straight seasons leading the league in sacks. Can they get back to that level?

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