Bill Belichick: Steelers' offense has 'bigger' problems than who will start at quarterback

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Whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields should start Week 1 at quarterback is the usual topic that’s brought up when discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

However, legendary former NFL coach Bill Belichick is focused on another side of the offense that isn’t being talked about as much as the quarterback competition. 

Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," Belichick spoke about the "bigger problems" the Steelers could face this season on offense. 

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks during a press conference after a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

"The defense is, you know, a pretty solid unit," Belichick said, per Penn Live. "The offensive line had a hard time being consistent there. They lost the tackles. … They have a rookie center, and the guards, they’ve had some issues too in the preseason games."

The Steelers are expected to have two rookies on their offensive line, including first-round tackle Troy Fautanu. They also selected center Zach Frazier in the second round to bolster the line. 

Mason McCormick, a fourth-round pick by Pittsburgh, is also on the depth chart. 

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Belichick also gave his take on the quarterbacks, saying he believes Wilson has the edge over Fields, especially considering his low turnover rate. 

But none of what new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith wants to do in the pass game will work without a solid run game. 

Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the first