Steelers know their dynamic offense is wasting opportunities

The Pittsburgh Steelers learned Sunday that being talented isn't enough.

Blessed with top-flight talent throughout their roster, the Steelers appeared to coast through the first two weeks of the regular season. They let the Cleveland Browns hang around and beat them by just three points in Week 1, then failed to impress against a backup quarterback in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

In Week 3, the Steelers were shocked 23-17 in overtime by the Chicago Bears.

"We're so much better than this. It's tough to waste all the talent we have," Steelers guard David DeCastro said to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler after Sunday's game.

"Look at the offense we have. If we're not putting up 350, 400 yards a game, it feels like we're wasting it."

The Steelers feature superstar receiver Antonio Brown, elite running back Le'Veon Bell, and two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Yet even with them, the Steelers have failed to top 26 points in a game.

"We have the best receiver, the best running back, the best quarterback in the NFL, we have a helluva offensive line, a great core of receivers, and a solid tight end group. To only put up 17 points per game is (a waste)," said tight end Jesse James.

"We have to improve. If the defense holds a team to 17 points, we should be able to win."

Perhaps the Steelers will dial up their urgency with a meeting with the hated Baltimore Ravens on tap for Week 4.