I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Steelers lack of depth, more like lack of quality starters, along the defensive line has been a problem in 2021.
That was especially the case during Pittsburgh’s three-game winless streak when the Lions, Chargers and Bengals (oh my) rushed for a combined 586 yards.
With Stephon Tuitt out indefinitely and Tyson Alualu on the shelf for the rest of the regular season, true depth pieces such as Isaiah Buggs, Carlos Davis, Henry Mondeaux and rookie Isaiahh Loudermilk were being forced to contribute at levels they either just weren’t ready for or plain just weren’t capable of.