Steelers' Kendrick Green Suddenly Slides Into DMs Of Radio Host To Defend Himself After Being Publicly Criticized

One could argue that the Pittsburgh Steelers have the most depth throughout the roster in 2023 than the organization has had in several years. The 2023 offseason was a busy one for General Manager, Omar Khan and Head Coach, Mike Tomlin. It was clearly a goal to bring in the most competition possible in all three phases of the game and after two successful preseason games, it seems as if the approach is getting the best out of the players on the field. With one more exhibition matchup still to be played, the coaching staff will have to decide who has earned the right to stay and which guys will be looking for new homes.

Throughout training camp and the preseason, media pundits and fans alike seem to enjoy the opportunity of getting overly excited about certain players and teams, but there are also a bunch of guys fighting for rosters spots who get heavily criticized. The Steelers have several players fighting for their positions on the depth chart and not all have been overly impressive.

It's hard not to bring that topic up without pointing to current backup center, Kendrick Green. Tomlin was clearly not happy with his second preseason performance and the third-year offensive lineman has not lived up to any hype. He could potentially be cut and not even make the 53-man roster if the team has a legitimate plan to back up Mason Cole.

Green did not make the active roster for one game in 2022 after being the team's starting center in 2021. He was transitioned to his more natural position at guard in his second season, but never saw the field. He needed a great training camp to make his case and it hasn't been what he's hoped for. Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons might be his last in the black and gold.

Steelers' Green Defends Himself Against Andrew Fillipponi

For the most part, players seem to try and stay away from the negative media that may come their way. Green has certainly received a lot of it since the Steelers drafted him in 2021. The day after the team's Saturday preseason win against the Buffalo Bills, popular 'hot take' artist, Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan, called for the franchise to cut Green.