Center Mason Cole ranked 33rd out of the 42 qualifiers with a 50.9 pass-protection grade while LG Isaac Seumalo ranked 36th with a 47.0 pass-protection grade.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/james-daniels-steelers-o-line-receive-unbelievably-bad-grades-from-pff/

However, Rill’s third choice for Pittsburgh’s weaknesses on the roster can be seen as a tad controversial as he listed C, and more specifically, Mason Cole as a position that leaves a lot to be desired.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/bleacher-report-c-mason-cole-named-among-pittsburghs-top-three-weaknesses-prior-to-training-camp/

Mason Cole doesn’t have a good feel for it and keeps sliding away as Seumalo tries to pass off and it all ends up looking ugly up front.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/11/steelers-vs-browns-sack-breakdown-6/