In a recent survey of NFL agents, the Pittsburgh Steelers were considered one of the best-run franchises in the league, and general manager Omar Khan also received some attention.
In an article by Ben Standig of The Athletic When anonymous NFL agents were asked for their opinions on the best-run franchises, the Steelers received two votes, tying them for fifth place.
The only teams to get more votes were the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, The Kansas City Chiefs And Green Bay Packers.
“What a consistent, traditional franchise,” one agent said of the Steelers. “There’s no bullshit and they win relatively consistently.”
That’s not much of an argument to make. Head coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season in his 17 years at the helm, and the Steelers haven’t finished in last place since the late 1980s. That also means the Steelers haven’t finished in last place since the AFC North was created in 2002.
When agents were asked to name the CEO they trusted most, Khan got two votes, tying for third place. New England Patriots Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and Chiefs general manager Brett Veach were the only executives to receive more votes.
“Omar Khan and Andy Weidl (the Steelers’ assistant general manager) are a deadly duo,” one agent wrote. “They are the best.”
While being well-regarded by agents isn’t the only thing that can attract free agents, it certainly helps. Khan clearly doesn’t lack in that department.
