Shaun Sarrett said the competition between Zach Banner and Chuks Okorafor at right tackle could go all the way up to the week of the opener. He said there is no need to rush the decision.
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) August 21, 2020
The one position on offense still up in the air for the Pittsburgh Steelers is right tackle. With Matt Feiler moving inside to replace Ramon Foster at left guard, it leaves a rather significant hole on the right side of the offensive line.
This means there is a competition brewing between Chuks Okorafor and Zach Banner for the final starting spot. According to offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett, he is in no hurry to pick a winner and says this battle could go all the way up to the start of the regular season.
A situation like this is complicated by the fact there will be no preseason games to evaluate these guys against opposing defenses. Going back to game film, Banner probably has the edge and he is the player we are rooting for. But no one should be shocked if Okorafor’s athleticism ends up putting him over the top.
