T.J. Watt

There's certainly no denying the Steelers made the playoffs in 2025, but with no quarterback of note on the team and no notable receiver behind DK Metcalf on the depth chart, it's hard to definitively say the Steelers have a playoff roster in place for next season. Add in two aging veterans on the defensive side in Cam Heyward and T.J. Watt and things get even more complicated. That said, McCarthy said he does not view the Steelers' job as "a start-over opportunity," so it will be interesting to see what the team's roster turnover looks like in the coming months. As was the case with Mike Tomlin for several years, the Steelers still have to find a quarterback who can be a mainstay on the roster for more than two seasons.

Colin Cowherd has a three-step plan to help fix the Pittsburgh Steelers following their wild-card playoff loss and Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as head coach.