Can the defense do it again?
Historically, the Steelers defense has been among the best in the NFL. But in recent seasons we’ve seen this unit take a back seat to a high-powered Pittsburgh offense. But in 2019, once the Steelers make the trade for S Minkah Fitzpatrick, everything changed. This group, led by LB T.J. Watt, DT Cam Heyward and Fitzpatrick came to play every week and kept this team in games they had no business of winning.
This season, with the standard set, expectations will be even higher. LB Bud Dupree is playing on the franchise tag and will be looking for another huge season to secure a massive payday in 2021. CBs Joe Haden and Steven Nelson formed one of the best tandems in the AFC last season but it is always about what you do next in the NFL. The player we are most looking forward to seeing make a big leap forward is LB Devin Bush. Bush led the Steelers in tackles in 2019 but after a big trade to go get him in the draft, Pittsburgh should expect more splash plays this season.