Defensive Issues

1 Run D. This is really a combination of all three levels. D line besides Hayward has been very underwhelming. Tuitt must be hurt and Hargrave has regressed in year 2 which is disappointing. The loss of Shazier who’s freakish athleticism could cover for others mistakes is now a huge downgrade at whoever is replacing him Spence Fort Dirty Red, whoever. Saftey Play has been borderline abysmal. Davis shows flashes but is inconsistent and I would say he’s regressed in year 2 as well. Mitchell may be the worst-starting saftey in the NFL. He is slow, useless and a complete liability in both phases. Artie has also regressed in year 2 he doesn’t support the run and is often lost in space and burnt in coverage. Haden and Hilton have been very solid all around. This D is in bad shape right now. QB sacks and a timely turnover is the only hope.

 

Idk, there are some individual weaknesses, but as a unit they fair pretty well. Poor tackling downfield is my greatest concern.

 

We have a Championship Offense and just enough Defense to win said Championship.

If the Offense struggles, it's over.

Our best Defense is the Offense.

I wish this wasn't true as much as I like a bad @ss Defense. We don't have that at this point...UnSteeler like...

 

The saying goes, "defense wins championships". I believe that most of the time. One that really stands out in my mind is the Ravens first SB. Trent Dilfer has a ring thanks to that defense.

Only reason I have little hope for the STEELERS is because of our D. Only way I see us winning it all is if somehow the O can score 35-40 points for 3 straight games.

 

Defense carried us the first half of the season.

Offense carried us the second half of the season.

Time to...

Come together, right now, over me!

 

IMO this team is capable of taking over games at any point in all phases if they need to.

 

Offensively, yes.

 

Unfortunately


If our special teams picks up it will help offense/defense tremendously