hawaiiansteeler
05-23-2018, 01:52 PM
Defense exploring options
Mike Prisuta
STEELERS.COM
The commencing of OTAs included the unveiling of a potential new approach to stopping the run.
The Steelers have traditionally favored a four-man front in their sub-package defense in passing situations, with the outside linebackers lining up as defensive ends and defensive ends Heyward and Tuitt moving inside to defensive tackle positions.
The 4-3 look in the base alignment Dupree detailed following OTA No. 1 is an apparent response to the run-defense issues the Steelers experienced after losing inside linebacker Ryan Shazier last December in Cincinnati.
The nuance includes Dupree switching from the left side to the right more often than in previous seasons.
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Mike Prisuta
STEELERS.COM
The commencing of OTAs included the unveiling of a potential new approach to stopping the run.
The Steelers have traditionally favored a four-man front in their sub-package defense in passing situations, with the outside linebackers lining up as defensive ends and defensive ends Heyward and Tuitt moving inside to defensive tackle positions.
The 4-3 look in the base alignment Dupree detailed following OTA No. 1 is an apparent response to the run-defense issues the Steelers experienced after losing inside linebacker Ryan Shazier last December in Cincinnati.
The nuance includes Dupree switching from the left side to the right more often than in previous seasons.
to read rest of article:
https://www.steelers.com/news/defense-exploring-options