Impressions last. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, as elite as the defense was in 2019, one big issue that seemed never-ending was the lack of tackling in a few select areas. And that impression remains, until now with newly acquired S Antoine Brooks Jr.
Round 6 – Pick 198
Led by S Minkah Fitzpatrick, who has undoubtedly justified the Steelers’ “risk” in trading him for a first-round pick from the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh has one of the better secondaries in the league. A top 5 safety along with a CB duo that is far underrated, their coverage performances ranked them third in NFL defensive passing DVOA in 2019.