Kozora: Five Thoughts On The Steelers Season (So Far)

Writing for Steelers Depot, Alex Kozora shares five midseason takeaways on the Pittsburgh Steelers at their bye week. Kozora argues that center Zach Frazier is playing at a first-team All-Pro level, exceeding early expectations through remarkable athleticism and blocking strength. He also admits his preseason projection of an 8-9 record and a playoff absence will likely be proven wrong under head coach Mike McCarthy, with the defense ranking fifth in takeaways entering Week 9 under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.

Kozora highlights positive defensive developments, praising the emerging young defensive line alongside veteran Cam Heyward and commending Jalen Ramsey's toughness playing through a broken wrist. However, Kozora warns that the team's playoff ceiling ultimately depends on the secondary's ability to consistently hold up against elite passing attacks and top quarterbacks.