Art Rooney II has no interest in rebuilding, ever

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II has emphasized the team's commitment to contending for the Super Bowl every year, rejecting the notion of a rebuilding phase. Rooney stated that the team aims to compete from the start with any new coach and expressed disinterest in accepting a "lost season" for strategic rebuilding. The Steelers' approach contrasts with teams that might embrace a temporary decline to secure high draft picks. Historically, the Steelers have managed to build championship teams, like the one in 1974, without bottoming out for top draft selections. Currently, the team faces challenges, including finding a long-term solution at the quarterback position after the lack of success with 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett. The team has recently relied on veteran quarterbacks such as Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, and Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers are under pressure to make the right decisions, especially with AFC North rivals like the Ravens and Bengals featuring prominent quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. The Steelers' strategy and coaching decisions could