Linebacker Elandon Roberts considers himself a lucky man. The chance to play for great defensive minds who can appreciate old-school linebacker play like his. To be drafted by Bill Belichick, to work under the mad scientist that is Brian Flores, and now, Mike Tomlin. He’s succeeded in all systems and schemes he’s played in but recognized that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense is different from the others.
“It was an adjustment,” Roberts said as the latest guest on LS Christian Kuntz’s podcast. “Under their systems, it can be a little rocket science at times. You want to be in the perfect play.