This season, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner became a cult hero. As the team’s designated sixth offensive lineman, Banner played over 21 percent of the team’s total offensive snaps. That was more than running back Benny Snell Jr. and wide receiver Ryan Switzer. But it looks like Banner is eyeing something bigger in 2020.
Banner sent out the tweet above in response to seeing a Tennessee Titans reserve offensive tackle catch a touchdown pass in the AFC Championship game.
This offseason is pivotal for Banner and the Steelers offensive line. He, along with starting right tackle Matt Feiler are both restricted free agents. Pittsburgh could offer both similar tenders and let them fight it out for the starting right tackle spot, or the Steelers could commit to one or the other longterm and let the other walk. Feiler underwhelmed last season which should leave a great opportunity for Banner to step into the spot with a little luck.
