It is easy and popular to focus and harp on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ poor return team. And there is certainly blame to be given to that group – they have to get better. But that isn’t the only unit that is Danny Smith’s responsibility. And the rest of them are doing pretty darn well.
The Steelers’ coverage unit has been nothing short of spectacular in 2015. They’ve yet to allow a return longer than 32 yards and only three of the 21 returned have gone for at least 30 yards. It’s a carry over from last season when, one Jacoby Jones’ TD aside, Smith’s gang allowed just one return of more than 30 yards.