Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 13-10 to the Cleveland Browns, and Kenny Pickett is running out of time to figure out the offense. It was another game when the passing offense looks uncoordinated. That's on Pickett, Matt Canada, and Mike Tomlin. But the Steelers' offense ran the ball better than any opponent had against the Browns all season as Jaylen Warren ran behind a line that created a lot of space on the ground, especially behind Broderick Jones. Is time running out for Pickett to figure it out with this offense?

Also, Mike Tomlin continues to dodge the issue in the Steelers' press conferences, and won't call out Pickett or Canada for the offensive issues. Najee Harris seemed very frustrated with the offense, and it continues to look like Tomlin is trying to hide what the the problem is with the offense. Could that lead to an implosion of the Steelers' locker room?

The defense looks good, and did enough for the Steelers to win. The Steelers' defense continues to trend upwards with Elandon Roberts playing well, Patrick Peterson coming around, and Keeanu Benton improving with the defensive line. Could that be the key for the Steelers to compete down the rest of the season for the AFC North? It might be, but the Steelers will still need Kenny Pickett to at least provide average offensive play.

Chris Carter gives his analysis of the loss and the path forward.

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