O-Line

With the Steelers offensive line still in question, the Steelers finally decided to bring back Trai Essex. Essex was drafted in the 3rd round, 93rd overall out of Northwestern, playing in 59 games starting 25 of them (all with the Steelers).

Essex will join a Steelers offensive line that is still in question at almost every position. The only solid spot on the offensive line is center, where Pro Bowler Maurkice Pouncey will return to anchor the shaky line. The Trai Essex re-signing seems to make the offensive line even more cloudy. So, what is the line situation?

Jonathan Scott and Marcus Gilbert have spent the most time at left tackle with the first team. Chris Kemoeatu should be the starting left guard as long as he can stay healthy with Pouncey in the center and Tony Hills most likely at right guard. That leaves the right tackle spot that was held by Flozell Adams last season...and the winner seems to be Willie Colon? So far I don't think we have gotten any better.

Trai Essex has played at both guard and tackle, which makes Essex even more important because of his game experience. Aside from Essex only Jonathan Scott has very much game experience; Scott has 23 career starts (9 with the Steelers) versus Essex's 25 starts in the Burgh.

So, Willie Colon sucks! Football Gods help us!