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Every NFL team’s roster, ranked by preseason potential

By Rucker Haringey

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown (84) and Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell (26) celebrate after a touchdown during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown (84) and Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell (26) celebrate after a touchdown during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /

5. Pittsburgh Steelers

This offense is going to score a ton of points this season. Le’Veon Bell may be playing his last season for the Steelers, but he’s going to have a big year regardless. Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t have to be great every week to make this group go.

Big Ben has a pretty interesting group of pass catchers too. Antonio Brown is one of the best receivers in football. JuJu Smith-Schuster is one of the best No. 2 wideouts in the game. Everywhere Roethlisberger looks there’s a weapon who wants the ball.

The offensive line could be better, but David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey should provide some push in the middle. Pouncey needs to play better than he did in 2017, but he’s supposedly healthy this year.

The defense is the side of the ball where the Steelers need to see real improvement. Stephon Tuitt and Cameron Heyward are both above average defensive lineman, but they need more help up front. In particular, Pittsburgh would benefit from a bounce back season from Bud Dupree.

The secondary is pretty talented as well. Joe Haden and Artie Burns combine to be one of the best cornerback duos in the league. If Morgan Burnett and Terrell Edmunds can do the same at safety this could be one of the best back ends in the NFL.

If the Steelers stay healthy they have every chance to make it to the Super Bowl this season. It’s not an overwhelming roster, but it has every piece necessary to achieve massive success.