Gruden pointed out that Tomlin’s leadership and the Steelers’ ability to develop talent were the main reasons for their turnaround. He emphasized the team’s ability to remain competitive despite a demanding schedule and praised the young stars for stepping up in big moments. With the playoffs in sight, Gruden believes the Steelers aren’t just a feel-good story – they’re a real threat to win the Lombardi Trophy.

“I’m with you,” Gruden said. “Hey, I think the Steelers are one of the best kept secrets in the league right now. This young offensive line can still get better. Remember, they have a rookie at center, a second-rounder at right tackle. They play a lot of young guys guard, if they continue to improve their defense can help them to some playoff wins.

Gruden didn’t hold back in his praise for the Steelers. He expressed his admiration for the young offensive line and emphasized its potential to be a cornerstone of the team’s future success. While the Steelers’ impressive 10-3 record has removed them from the “best kept secret” conversation this season, Gruden believes they still don’t get enough credit for the strong foundation they are building for years to come.

He further emphasized why he thinks the Steelers are one of the best teams in the NFL. From the coaching leadership under Tomlin to their ability to develop young talent, Gruden sees Pittsburgh as a franchise that is not only thriving now, but also poised for sustained success.

“I like the Steelers. I love Russell Wilson in big games,” Gruden said. “If Pickens comes back with Mike Williams, (Pat) Freiermuth is at tight end.”

There was a lot of speculation about what Russell Wilson had left in the tank at this stage of his career. However, Wilson has made a remarkable resurgence in the Steel City and once again looks like a legitimate star quarterback in the league.

Meanwhile, George Pickens has solidified himself as one of the NFL’s top talents, and the addition of Mike Williams has only added to the excitement surrounding this offense – something Gruden definitely needed to highlight.

The Steelers appear poised to make a big splash in the Super Bowl

While the Steelers’ offense is still a work in progress, their 10-3 record and ability to put up points has turned heads around the league. The tide is changing for Pittsburgh and their balanced attack on both sides of the ball has made them a team to fear. With momentum building, the Steelers appear poised to make a serious attempt at winning their seventh Super Bowl trophy.

Steeler Nation is starting to believe the 2024 season will be special. The team’s resilience, star power and emerging offensive firepower have fans dreaming of another Lombardi Trophy in Pittsburgh’s storied history.