The Pittsburgh Steelers seem all in.
They are locked and loaded for another attempt to bring the Lombardi trophy back to the Steel City.
So I am going to answer some key questions as we head into the start of the new season.
Biggest reason for optimism
While they faded down the stretch against a brutal run of offenses, the Steelers had a case for being the best defense through the first half of the season.
They spent a first-round pick on Derrick Harmon, who led the FBS last year in interior pressures, and used a fourth on Jack Sawyer. Those moves added depth to a pass rush that must surely be the best in football.
Then they traded for Jalen Ramsay, who is still an elite player when used correctly. This acquisition should allow for greater flexibility with defensive match-ups as well as overall improvement in the secondary.
Biggest reason to worry
My main concern is starting a soon-to-be 42-year-old quarterback who seems increasingly injury-prone and gun-shy.
The signing of Aaron Rodgers was generally met with criticism, with this looking like his last year. But he will go down swinging, and I think he can still comfortably be a top half of the league QB.
There are more reasons to worry than just his injury problems in recent years. Rodgers has seemed rattled at times in the pocket, thanks to his lack of trust with his offensive line. That bothers me more.
The locker room issues that Rodgers has caused, dating back to his prime, are also much publicised.
Allowances were made previously but now that his performance has dropped off, how many side-eyes can he throw at his receivers and coaching staff before Tomlin has enough?
Biggest deal breaker
I think the thing most likely to swing the success of the Steelers season one way or the other is the offensive line.
Given the resources used, I think it is fair to say the Steelers would have expected to see a bigger return on their investment by now.
If they can collectively take steps forward this year, the effects across the offense would be staggering. It would opening up lanes for the running back trio of Warren, Johnson and Gainwell, ensuring more 3rd-and-manageables.
Pittsburgh need to dictate terms to their opponents, not vice versa, which happened far too often last year.
This would give Rodgers more time to take deep shots down the field and give him the confidence to stay in the pocket for longer-developing routes, knowing that he is less likely to take a hit.
