The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling to do much of anything right defensively through the first two weeks of the season. They’re getting gashed against the run, can’t generate consistent pressure against the quarterback and are having some communication issues in coverage.
It’s led to back-to-back games allowing 30-plus points, raising major questions about a group that was expected to be great this season.
Is it scheme? Was the talent overrated? It is coaching? Those are the million-dollar questions.
For former Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke, it’s not scheme at all. It’s just players not playing with proper technique within the defense.