Oline

[BLITZ]

So this might be the best oline the Steelers have had in a lot of years if people are in the right position.

The only 2 that are set is
Center and right guard.

after that Who knows might happen.
Troy to LT?
Max to RT?
Jones?
Dunker?

Multiple opportunities.

I say let training camp figure it out.
But if we want to hedge our bets I would say sign joel botino and pencil him in at LG.

Excited to see how this turns out.

 

[SteelerFan448]

So this might be the best oline the Steelers have had in a lot of years if people are in the right position.

The only 2 that are set is
Center and right guard.

after that Who knows might happen.
Troy to LT?
Max to RT?
Jones?
Dunker?

Multiple opportunities.

I say let training camp figure it out.
But if we want to hedge our bets I would say sign joel botino and pencil him in at LG.

Excited to see how this turns out.

Nothing against Cook or Anderson, but build this OL and let them grow together.

LT: Fautanu - a lot of experience at LT in college and I think he may have the most upside of any player on the OL
LG: Dunker - although he played RT, I think this is the goal. If he's at least rookie-level Mason McCormick, I start him week 1.
C: Frazier - a lock and maybe due for his first Pro Bowl season.
RG: McCormick - although he has college experience at LG, he's settled in as the starter at RG and is pretty good.
RT: Iheachor - like Dunker, I'm going to with the rookie.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

I agree SF 448 , my question is this. How good is Mason McCormick? I havent looked into his pff stats or anythying. Just wondering..

IF jones and cook come to camp and are competing and doing great,,, maybe fautanu to RG,, or LG,, leave dunker on Right.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

What is Mason McCormick's PFF grade?


a 71.1

Mason McCormick is an offensive guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 71.1 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 21st among 81 qualified offensive guards. He played 1,031 offensive snaps on the season. His PFF pass-blocking grade of 71.6 ranked 16th among 81 qualified offensive guards.

 

[slashsteel]

Broderick is the wild card if healthy I see only a competition out of the gates for the LG position.

Both rookies have starting potential but they will have to earn early starts. One will be adjusting from T to G switching sides and the other will be continuing ongoing T development. As I think both have high upsides that doesn’t necessarily translate to starting day 1.

 

[TDX27]

On one of the PG chats, they mentioned moving Fautanu and McCormick to the left, as that was their original position. Then put Iheachor and Dunker on the right side. Imagine putting people in their natural positions. Nah! Why bother.

 

[BLITZ]

I personally would sign Botino for 1 year. He could be insurance at LG on case the rookie needs a year in the NFL before starting