As communication and execution issues have been rather apparent for the Pittsburgh Steelers defensively throughout the three-game losing streak they find themselves stuck in, some in-fighting and bickering have occurred on that side of the football.
Guys like safety DeShon Elliott, linebacker Patrick Queen, and even team captain Cameron Heyward have had some pointed comments in recent days about the struggles defensively.
That’s led to some speculation that the players guys like Queen and Elliott were talking about was standout veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin wouldn’t hear any of it on Wednesday during his session with the media, though, calling Fitzpatrick a steady performer and the glue who holds the defense together, particularly on the back end.