Steelers fans aren't wrong to critique Mike Tomlin's defense, but the philosophy shouldn't be the sticking point.
The 2025 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense might be one of the most head-scratching units in the franchise’s history. Despite being the highest-paid unit in the entire league, it’s far from the most consistent and certainly not the best the league has to offer.
The team has shown wild inconsistencies against the run and pass to varying degrees all season long.