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Getting hands on the ball not good enough for Steelers defenders in 2015

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense hasn't been as dominant in year's past, and a large reason why is their lack of turnovers. The team has struggled to generate turnovers on a regular basis, and has been an emphasis this offseason with the players.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive unit declared improving their red zone production as their goal for the 2015 season, it seems the defense has made their focus known as well. That focus would be creating more turnovers. In 2014, the Steelers ranked 23rd in the NFL in terms of takeaways. Their 11 interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries were well below "the standard" Mike Tomlin refers to on a regular basis.