During the end of the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers had far too many miscommunications when defending the pass. Attempting to remedy that, Pittsburgh brought new defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander this offseason. So far, Alexander is making a sizable impact, according to Steelers’ CB Beanie Bishop Jr.
“I love him,” Bishop said before Thursday’s practice, via Pittsburgh’s DSEN. “Like I said, he has us playing the ball more. We’re not as much robotic, as far as disguises and playing the ball. Obviously you’re not doing nothing to go out of the way to make plays, but within your framework, being able to make plays.