For several years now, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense has been the lifeblood of the team. If that unit has success, the team usually does, too. When the defense struggles, the results prove it. That was evident toward the end of the 2024 season when Pittsburgh lost five straight games and couldn’t stop a nosebleed defensively. However, with Aaron Rodgers running the offense this year, former offensive lineman Kyle Long thinks his presence could help the defense out as well.
“You mentioned one guy, by the name of Aaron Rodgers. And one thing that this team has struggled with is being able to string these drives together, which leaves your defense out there on the field, and they’ve got their tongues hanging out… Imagine if Aaron Rodgers can string some drives together.