The star-studded defense in Pittsburgh has fallen flat over the first two weeks, and it seems like even the team is puzzled by it. They are a far cry from the “historic” unit that Mike Tomlin claims they are capable of being.
Some players and coaches have pointed to players trying to do too much, or simple miscommunications on the back end. And they have a very real challenge in dealing with injuries to four intended starters. But now a new theory enters the mix from NFL Network’s Sara Walsh via a conversation she had with Patrick Queen.