The Pittsburgh Steelers are built around their defense. That’s nothing new. Even during the dynasty era of the 1970s, the Steel Curtain was a defining feature. Some of the greatest players to play in Pittsburgh were on the defensive side of the ball. And that mentality of having a dominant defense continues to this day. Head coach Mike Tomlin wants to build a dominant defense.
But as much as the Steelers’ defense helps the team be competitive during the regular season, they’ve struggled to rise to the occasion in the playoffs. Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky mentioned that the Steelers are averaging 38.