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Derrick Harmon Credits ‘A Lot Simpler’ Play Calls For Enabling Aggressive Defensive Play

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Why do the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to consistently have more communication issues than the rest of the league? High turnover is one factor, but the complexity of their scheme may be another culprit. They had to simplify things on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, and it’s no coincidence that they had one of their best performances of the year.

Derrick Harmon was asked how they were able to play so aggressively against the Colts without paying for it like they have in recent weeks.

“Play calls a lot simpler, and guys just playing freely,” Derrick Harmon said via 93.