The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled for several weeks to stop the run. One component of the problem has been the play of the middle linebackers, particularly former 10th overall draft pick Devin Bush. After missing most of the 2020 season due to an ACL injury, Bush has been a shadow of his former self this season. So what has specifically been his problem with defending the run? That is the subject for this week’s Steelers Vertex.
Let’s get a quick reminder of where this nerdiness is coming from.
Vertex- a single point where two or more lines cross.