Yesterday, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said the Steelers would face some tough decisions cutting down their defensive line room to get to 53. While head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged that there would be tough decisions across the board, he’s of the mindset that those tough decisions are a good thing. Tomlin explained why during his press conference today ahead of the team’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
“Regardless of who we’re playing, I think the 11th-hour push is there in games such as these for those vying for a limited number of spots.