There are obviously a lot of factors that will affect how good the Pittsburgh Steelers are this season, but the biggest is probably how good their defense plays. The Steelers defense is very well compensated with huge contracts being paid to players such EDGE T.J. Watt, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, despite the talent and pay Pittsburgh’s defense receives CBS Sports only thinks they are “somewhat likely” to be a top ten unit this season.
Writing for CBS Sports, Jared Dubin cites not having players such as Stephon Tuitt, Tyson Alualu, and Cameron Sutton on the roster this season and says that this might hold them back.