Buy Or Sell: The Steelers need to upgrade the slot defender role significantly.
Explanation: Rather than rely on one stout nickel defender to man the slot, the Steelers relied on a revolving door. Availability played a role, but Chandon Sullivan logged the most slot coverage snaps. Patrick Peterson came second, Minkah Fitzpatrick third, followed by safeties Damontae Kazee and Keanu Neal.
Buy:
Of the top six defenders to man the slot last season, the Steelers allowed a reception on one of 11 targets. Across 626 snaps in coverage, they allowed 63 receptions for 719 yards, of which 318 came after the catch.