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‘We’re Going To Stop Running All These Zones:’ CB Levi Wallace Discusses Steelers’ Scheme Change Vs. Titans

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While we don’t have the exact numbers, the eye test made one thing abundantly clear last night. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense was a whole lot better in man coverage than in zone. Against spot-dropping zone, Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis picked apart the Steelers’ secondary, finding open receivers to all levels of the field. It was an issue fans didn’t just recognize. Players did, too. And appearing on the GoJo and Golic Show Friday morning, CB Levi Wallace said players and coaches decided to make a change.

“Our intention was to pressure him early.