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‘Nasty Defense’: Chad Johnson Thinks Steelers’ Identity This Year ‘Should Look Like’ It Did In 2000s

In the 2000s, the Pittsburgh Steelers won two Super Bowls, winning a championship for the first time since their 1970s dynasty. While Ben Roethlisberger was key to their success, the Steelers were still known mostly for their defenses. Throughout the 2000s, they fielded some of the best defenses in the league. Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson spent a lot of time facing those units. He believes that the Steelers could resemble those dominant teams this year.

“If they pay T.J. Watt, you’ve got Cam Heyward, you’ve got Jalen Ramsey, you’ve got Darius Slay, you’ve got Joey Porter Jr.