The 2021 off-season will be one of the more intriguing and impactful ones in recent memory for the Steelers. With so many questions about their roster to resolve, salary cap issues to manage and the upcoming draft to consider, their decisions will undoubtedly shape the near-future of the franchise. For an organization that likes its waters calm and glassy, the next few months could bring tidal waves of change.
Amidst this array of calculations is the system Matt Canada is likely to implement as he moves into his new role as offensive coordinator. The Steelers have major decisions to make at every position group on the offensive side of the ball. Ben Roethlisberger or Mason Rudolph at quarterback? James Conner or a replacement at running back? Who fills Juju Smith-Schuster’s role at receiver once he leaves (as expected) in free agency? Who replaces the retired Vance McDonald at tight end? What will the reconstructed offensive line look like?