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Steelers' hybrid defenders want to confuse QBs, but not each other

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sean Davis thought he had finally arrived at a point of predictability in his career. In his first three seasons, Davis played nickel corner, strong safety and free safety.

Davis was welcoming a second full season as a confident free safety -- until he found himself at dime linebacker in the second preseason game, lined up against Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

"I still do it all," said Davis with a smile. "Still trying to hone that skill set."

This has become a basic tenet of the Steelers' defense: The more you can do.