stillers4me
09-22-2012, 07:56 AM
The Steelers proved last season that numbers are often overrated.
They led the AFC in pass defense (171.9 yards per game) but had only 11 interceptions. Only five other conference teams had fewer picks. In contrast, New England led the conference with 23.
The Steelers committed to being more aggressive this season, and they recorded five interceptions in the preseason. They haven’t been nearly as aggressive during the regular season, partly because safeties Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu have yet to played together, and still are looking for their first interception..............
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2645791-85/season-steelers-game-raiders-interception-afc-aggressive-interceptions-ball-cornerback#ixzz27CdH0qeL
They led the AFC in pass defense (171.9 yards per game) but had only 11 interceptions. Only five other conference teams had fewer picks. In contrast, New England led the conference with 23.
The Steelers committed to being more aggressive this season, and they recorded five interceptions in the preseason. They haven’t been nearly as aggressive during the regular season, partly because safeties Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu have yet to played together, and still are looking for their first interception..............
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2645791-85/season-steelers-game-raiders-interception-afc-aggressive-interceptions-ball-cornerback#ixzz27CdH0qeL