The Pittsburgh Steelers came into this season thinking they had enough talent to do what they wanted on defense. Unfortunately, what they’ve wanted to do has been far too simple to confuse opposing offenses. At least that’s what former Steeler Bryant McFadden thinks. He believes the Steelers are playing way too much man coverage, especially on third downs.
“Too many man-to-man concepts,” McFadden said Sunday on CBS Sports HQ. “When you play against the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially third down, you line up in single high. You’re basically showing your hand to the opposing quarterback, into what you’re doing.