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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Noah Hiles called the Steelers "the most boring team in the NFL " this year. Hiles defends his take on several points, which can be read in his column .
It's hard to argue that the Steelers are conversely the league's most exciting team, whether or not fans are Aaron Rodgersed-out. Rodgers, the 42-year-old quarterback and four-time MVP, has one last season ahead, and it could be his best in years.
Things didn't go his way with the New York Jets and his exit with the Green Bay Packers during the past four years, but a second season in Pittsburgh with a familiar coach could change things. Rodgers working with the head coach he started his career with, Mike McCarthy, could turn into a great storyline in so many different ways, depending on how the season plays out.
Adding wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. should give the Steelers a fun tandem between him and DK Metcalf. In the backfield, running back Rico Dowdle is being overlooked, though he had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons over the past two years.
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren wasn't far from 1,000 yards last year, so Pittsburgh having two reliable running backs bodes well for Rodgers. The Steelers will be able to score points with the current offense, which breeds excitement, and Rodgers had a few big and exciting games last year.
Defensively, the Steelers still have playmakers on defense such as defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and linebacker T.J. Watt. If cornerback Jalen Ramsey could put together a year similar to his Los Angeles Rams days, there will be even more excitement.
This team isn't doomed to be boring. That said, winning the AFC North alone is going to be a tall order with the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. Expect some nail-biters along the way.
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