The other day I took a look at Pittsburgh Steelers third-year defensive back Mike Hilton’s work from the slot position in the last preseason game, and it was found quite wanting. He was beaten deep multiple times for receptions, including a touchdown. So I thought it only fair if I reviewed his work in the second part of the game at safety in a separate article.
Hilton understands that as a safety his most important role is acting as the last line of defense.