Ben Roethlisberger ripped Broderick Jones on his podcast after Pittsburgh’s Week 1 win over the Jets, calling Jones a turnstile and noting three sacks credited to him. Jones’s 2024 line (58.5 PFF, 10 sacks, 10 penalties) has Steelers fans worried as they face a difficult early slate. Troy Fautanu showed better footing, and Pittsburgh could consider veteran Andrus Peat if Jones doesn’t turn it around quickly. The win-now Steelers must fix left-town protection fast.

Jones’s struggles come as Pittsburgh eyes tougher opponents like Cincinnati, Cleveland, Green Bay, and Detroit. The Steelers’ pass protection hinges on Jones’s rapid improvement, with Peat as a possible fix. Week 1 highlighted the urgency to stabilize the left side, or risk accelerating the push to upgrade the line this season.