The Pittsburgh Steelers finished dead-last in the NFL against the run in 2021. If Pittsburgh has aspirations of making the playoffs again, that’s a stat that absolutely has to change. Inside linebackers coach Jerry Olsavsky knows it, and the players know it too. Talking to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, numerous Steelers players discussed improving the run defense in 2022
“We have guys coming back that know what we’re supposed to do, knowing we can get better, and I think we brought in some guys that can really help out, as well. Then, there’s a mixture of younger guys coming up where I feel we should have a Number one defense,” Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said.