Sometimes, it’s not about the talent. Sometimes, it’s not about the coaching. Sometimes, it’s about the culture—the standard you set, the values you keep, what you emphasize and prioritize. You get out what you put in. For the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense, that’s a focus on turnovers. It’s no secret why they’re one of the biggest splash-play teams in the NFL.
Acquired this March, CB Donte Jackson is feeling what it’s like to play for a defense that focuses on it.
“It’s literally the standard,” Jackson told reporters Wednesday via the team website. “We work it every day.