When thinking about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ strength, especially over the last couple of years, many point to their defense. Given the inconsistency of the offense recently, the Steelers’ defense has managed to keep the team relevant year after year. However, former NFL scout John Middlekauff doesn’t think the unit has been as good as it’s typically known for.
And how he illustrated his point will sting for Black and Gold fans.
“The Baltimore Ravens’ defense is actually, I think, the way we talk about the Steelers,” Middlekauff said Monday on FS1’s The Herd. “The Steelers’ defense hasn’t been as good as they were way back in the day.