DJ Dunson

Mike Tomlin's performance is all the rage in Pittsburgh right now with a strong emphasis on rage. Yes, his losing streak in the playoffs is troublesome. However, the criticisms over the quality of his coaching this season rings hollow for one simple reason. All the fury over Pittsburgh's season acts as if the Steelers exist in a vacuum and that every team begins at the same starting point.

The Steelers washed out of the playoffs early and need to swing for the fences this offseason to land some star power.

The Steelers have to hold onto their own talent while they're searching for upgrades this offseason.

Familiarity breeds contempt. But in specific circumstances, it can breed admiration and mutual respect. A year ago, that dynamic led Patrick Queen to cross enemy lines and sign a three-year, $41 million with the Baltimore Ravens. Saquon Barkley returned home to Pennsylvania by inking a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles after years of tormenting them as a New York Giant. All he's done since then is become the ninth player to eclipse 2000 yards rushing, threaten Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yardage record, and emerge as the linchpin of a Super Bowl contender's offense.

The Milwaukee Bucks have righted the ship after a rocky start but they still need to look for major upgrades at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Jayden Daniels' ascension in Washington could offer a blueprint for Pittsburgh to follow.

Giannis Antetokounmpo can't make free throws again and Khris Middleton is thriving off the bench, complicating the Bucks trade deadline plans.

The Steelers season ended earlier than they hoped but they have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about next year.

Doc Rivers was hired in the middle of last season to fix the Bucks. A year later they're still very much in trouble.

The Steelers NFL Draft board could be shaped but what happens at the Senior Bowl. By DJ Dunson Jalen Milroe's Senior Bowl could determine whether he's an option for Steelers