Film Room: Devin Bush’s Coverage Vs Denver

The Steelers pass defense was tested on Sunday vs Broncos as the backup quarterback, Jeff Driskel, threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns. The concerning part was him taking advantage of some coverage busts in the Steelers secondary. A few were centered around 2nd-year linebacker, Devin Bush. Heading into Year 2, it was expected that Devin Bush was going to be the Steelers every-down linebacker and he’s lived up to that so far as he’s literally played 100% of the defensive snaps through 2 games. It comes with the territory that you have to be able to cover to be an every-down linebacker in today’s NFL. Thanks to some struggles last season and the Broncos game last week, fans and analysts alike are starting to grumble about Bush’s coverage ability and if he can be trusted consistently in that area.

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