Cowherd Sees Steelers Opening 6-1 or 7-0, Challenging for AFC North Title
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Updated · Steelers Depot · May 22
Cowherd Sees Steelers Opening 6-1 or 7-0, Challenging for AFC North Title
1 articles · Updated · Steelers Depot · May 22
Colin Cowherd said Pittsburgh could start 6-1 or even 7-0 before its bye, arguing Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers should contend for the AFC North in 2026.
He tied that outlook to a rebuilt offense, saying Rodgers inherited a dysfunctional unit last year but now has upgraded targets after Pittsburgh added Michael Pittman Jr. and drafted Germie Bernard.
Pittman brings proven production—485 catches, 5,254 yards and 25 touchdowns in six seasons—while Bernard has already drawn praise as unusually advanced for a rookie.
Mike McCarthy's arrival as head coach adds another reason for optimism, giving Rodgers a familiar play-caller and an offense expected to be sharper than the one that ended 2025 with a wild-card pick-six loss.
With new weapons and coach Mike McCarthy, can a 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers deliver a Super Bowl in his final season?
Will reuniting with Mike McCarthy unlock a vintage Aaron Rodgers, or are their glory days simply a memory?