Why the Steelers Will Break the Trend and Increase Their Takeaways

[Steeler Nation]

By: Michael Stiffler, @Stiffeezy_ on Twitter SteelerNation.com   It’s no secret the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was incredible in 2019. 1st in takeaways (38) and sacks (54), 5th in yards per game (304.1) and points per game (18.9), and 3rd in pass yards per game (194.6). It is the main reason the Steelers had the ability […]

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[Drink IRON City]

STEELERS have a pretty soft schedule so they have "odds" in their favore. Not making a prediction here as part of the fire to create turn overs was the fact the defense knew they had too in order to overcome QB play. With BEN back and our GENIOUS coach calling the defense different while BEN is in there could be a dying cause to the turn over machine.

I'm hoping by seeing how great the D was with the aggressive play calling that maybe that has rubbed ON and coach Tomlin continues the aggressiveness. Time will tell.


EDIT: Thanks Mr. Stiffer



Salute the nation

 

[ZonaBurgh]

I'm just hoping there actually is a season.

 

[Hines57]

The last point is poignant. The defense will be on the field less than they were last year. They will be fresher in the second half and that alone makes them more dangerous. This is a team that can win it all with the defense and an average offense. If Ben is above average and the rest of the offense clicks, look out!