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Steelers Focus For New OLB David Anenih Is Rush, Not Coverage

Rush the quarterback. Rush the quarterback.

That’s what Bill Cowher instructed to Greg Lloyd many moons ago. While new OLB David Anenih is no Greg Lloyd, the Steelers’ message remains the same.

Rush the quarterback.

Speaking to reporters following his first practice with his new team, Anenih shared what the Steelers are asking him to do and the similarities from his old team, the Tennessee Titans.

“Both defenses were 3-4 defenses,” he said via Steelers Live. “I would drop more in coverage at Tennessee. But here they want me to get off the ball and rush the edge more.