Since Day One of training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers have found a way to get their top three linebackers, Myles Jack, Devin Bush, and Robert Spillane on the field. Throughout the summer, the group rotated with the 1’s. Jack and Bush are the starters to kick off the regular season but Spillane has carved out a role as the team’s primary dime linebacker. Speaking with reporters Tuesday, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin explained why Spillane is the team’s choice in those moments.
“Rob is a really good communicator, really sharp,” he told reporters via a team transcript. “I think he has a really good understanding of the pass game.