With Elandon Roberts wearing Pittsburgh’s green dot as the team’s defensive play-caller after injuries to Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander, his injury in Pittsburgh’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals really affected defensive communication. He’s questionable for Pittsburgh’s Week 14 matchup tonight with the New England Patriots, and if he can’t go, Mike Tomlin said the Steelers would do something a little bit unconventional and give the green dot role to a safety, in this case former All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick.
“You know, probably Minkah Fitzpatrick because he’s an all-circumstances player. With the other linebackers, we’re probably better served to cast a big net and utilize all of them in an effort to maximize performance.