The Steelers have the third-worst defense in the league when it comes to getting off the field. And unlike HC Mike Tomlin, CB Darius Slay is not about to blame it on the offense—even if that’s part of the problem, too. While short drives on the other side of the ball are a problem, the defense isn’t doing its job, either.
Through the first seven weeks of the season, the Steelers are allowing 3:19 per drive on defense. That ranks 30th in the NFL, and it gets worse from there. They allow 38.1 yards per drive, which is the second-worst in the league.