On this episode of Steelers Central, I’ll give my thoughts on the team’s Preseason Week One win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The QB\’s executed the offense at a high level, pass protection was above average, and the depth pieces in the secondary proved their worth. Some UDFA WRs made their case battling for the last spots as well. Why was I not impressed with one key area of the Steelers' offense, though?

Next, it’s time to look at joint practices and the preseason game against the Buccaneers. Bucs WRs vs Steelers DBs should be a must-watch, as well as how the two Steelers tackles do against Haason Reddick and Yaya Diaby on the exterior offensive line. This should be a good test for the Steelers' offensive line against an excellent run defense as well. One position group can prove itself by going against a physical but inconsistent secondary against the Buccaneers.

There is currently a contract dispute in Pittsburgh, too, with two well-respected veterans holding out, demanding a pay raise. This is an easy solution for Pittsburgh; give it to them. They deserve it. Chris Boswell has won countless games and is coming off another AP season, but is outside the Top 10 in average value. Cam Heyward took a team-friendly deal with two non-guaranteed years on his contract, and made an AP team, arguably being the team’s best defensive player. Easy solution that will get done by the Steelers Front Office.

Lastly, the Steelers should play Aaron Rodgers in the last two preseason games despite him not being a preseason QB. The offense needs a jolt and to get some reps before week one. If Rodgers is all-in and committed to this team, he will buy into this. Pittsburgh’s offense needs as many reps as possible going into a season with inexperience all around, particularly at the WR and offensive line positions.

0:00-23:13 Preseason Week One

23:14-32:57 Looking Ahead to Tampa Bay

32:58-41:20 Veteran Contract Dispute

41:21-49:17 Rodgers Should Play in the Preseason