2021 Hall of Fame Game: The good, the not so good and the ugly during Steelers' 16-3 win over Cowboys

There was more good than bad during the Steelers' first preseason game

CANTON, Ohio -- Many questions hovered over the 2021 Steelers as they took the field for Thursday night's Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys. While winning is always a priority, Pittsburgh's 16-3 win was of minimal significance. The Steelers came into the night looking to answer some of those pressing questions.  The Steelers managed to find some answers in front of thousands of their fans inside Tom Benson Stadium as well as a national TV audience. Those watching saw several positive debuts from players the Steelers acquired the summer. They also saw the emergence of a particular defender who is looking to hold off a three-time Pro Bowler. To the chagrin of their fans, the Steelers also showed some of the flaws that plagued them during the final six games of 2020.  With their first preseason game in the books, let's take a look at what was the good, the bad and the ugly regarding the Steelers' performance in the 2021 Hall of Fame Game.