If the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be successful this year, it will come off the strength of their defense. It’s the same story as the past few years, with a new veteran quarterback in town and a defense with far more of a financial investment than the offense. However, there is one player who could take a big step forward this year. According to Steelers insider Brian Batko, that player is Payton Wilson.
“We saw real flashes of real brilliance and potential from him as a rookie… I think this guy is going to be the leader of the pack, and that is Payton Wilson,” Batko said on The North Shore Drive podcast on Friday.