The identity of the team remains the standard regardless of which players are currently filling roster positions.

“It doesn't matter who's putting their hands underneath the center, as far as I'm concerned.”

TJ Watt views being a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers as a significant responsibility to uphold the tradition established by the great defensive teams of the past.

“it's incredible responsibility uh I think when I got drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers it was like holy cow Steel Curtain uh blitzburgh three four defense outside linebacker Splash playmaker all those things kind of come to mind and with that comes great responsibility”

The Pittsburgh Steelers organization prioritizes the character of their players alongside their athletic abilities, creating a team culture of collective drive and camaraderie.

“I believe that that Pittsburgh they are willing to sacrifice a little bit of the of the athlete the player for the person and I think they're intentional in the type of people that they want to represent their brand and because because it's not by mistake all of these guys are incredible football pl”

John Middlekauff claims the Rooney family hired Mike McCarthy because they prioritize maintaining a baseline of competitiveness rather than tanking.

“So Mike McCarthy represents at minimum stability of competing and at least giving us a chance to maintain what Tomlin has done and he can say I can coach quarterbacks and call the offense”

Aaron Rodgers views the Pittsburgh Steelers as a historic, cornerstone franchise with a culture of excellence.

“Well, I mean, you got to say there's a few cornerstone teams in the NFL, and I was fortunate enough to play for one of them for 18 years, and now I'm fortunate enough to be back on on one of them.”

The Steelers' defensive players are merely big names who are no longer playing at a high level.

“They're names. Steelers are good with names. They got big names, but those guys haven't played well in a while. That's why they're on other teams.”

He believes the Pittsburgh Steelers are in a state of dismay regarding their quarterback room.

“it's been just a a rotating pit of dismay basically”

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to make the playoffs but will probably lose once they are there.

“Nope. Just probably, you know, make the playoffs and then um yeah, probably lose.”

He believes the Steelers are vulnerable to the Texans because of their stationary quarterback and the strength of the Texans' defense.

“The Houston Texans are the number one defense in the National Football League. You don't run against them. You don't pass against them. They send hunt they they hunt for you. And Aaron Rogers for the Pittsburgh Steelers is a stationary target.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a realistic chance to make a deep playoff run this season.

“I don't think it's a I don't think it's out of the uh you know, it's definitely a possibility for them to go on a run and find a way to get hot in the playoffs and do that.”

The current Steelers team, led by Russell Wilson, has the potential to make a deep run.

“but then last night like watching it with Russ it's like he has just unlocked this offense”

He expects the Steelers to win the playoff game and advance to the divisional round.

“I think the curse is finally over. I think Mike Tomlin wins his first game since 2016 in the playoffs and they and they move on to the divisional round.”