Galax Steeler
07-29-2010, 03:44 AM
After a mind bogglingly dominant season in 2008, the Steelers defense returned to earth last year. The final statistics suggested that the Steelers were one of the league's better defenses, but no fan would try to argue that Dick LeBeau's group played up to its potential. The rush defense wasn't the issue - Pittsburgh went the first 14 games without allowing a 100-yard rusher before Ray Rice ran wild in Week 15. It was the play of the inexperienced secondary that let teams back into games and ultimately cost the Steelers a playoff berth.
If All World safety Troy Polamalu returns - and remains - healthy in 2010, the Steelers' secondary woes might just become a distant memory. Polamalu played in just five games last season, appearing for the final time in a Week 10 loss against the Bengals. Success in the NFL rarely hinges on one player, particularly on defense, but the reality is the Steelers were 4-1 with Polamalu in the lineup and 5-6 when #43 wasn't able to go.
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http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2010/7/28/1591623/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp#storyjump
If All World safety Troy Polamalu returns - and remains - healthy in 2010, the Steelers' secondary woes might just become a distant memory. Polamalu played in just five games last season, appearing for the final time in a Week 10 loss against the Bengals. Success in the NFL rarely hinges on one player, particularly on defense, but the reality is the Steelers were 4-1 with Polamalu in the lineup and 5-6 when #43 wasn't able to go.
read more
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2010/7/28/1591623/pittsburgh-steelers-training-camp#storyjump