Fridays with Matt: Steelers must prioritize defensive playmakers
By MATT WILLIAMSON Feb 1
Unlike the needs on offense, which are very acute, the Steelers' needs on the defensive side of the ball are much broader. Before we start, though, it's important to note that, contrary to popular belief, Pittsburgh didn’t field a terrible defense in 2018. In fact, it's really middle of the pack, or even slightly above average when compared to the other 31 franchises.
Folks, it isn’t the '70s or even the '90s anymore. Defenses are at a massive disadvantage and if you can have just one thing on this side of the ball, what every NFL coach would pick is a pass-rush. This is an area in which the Steelers have excelled for multiple seasons in a row now.
That pass-rush is a very good start and clearly the Steelers have used quite a bit of draft equity on this side of the ball of late, and that should continue to yield more fruit as these early draft picks improve. But, without question, the biggest thing Pittsburgh needs on this side of the ball are "playmakers."
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