Though the hiring of new Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was an internal promotion to replace the retiring Keith Butler, some significant changes have emerged from the change, according to defensive captain and star player Cameron Heyward, at least early on in OTAs.
Appearing on the Mina Kimes Show Tuesday morning, Heyward revealed some of the changes the Steelers’ defense has seen with Austin in charge after seven season with Butler at the proverbial helm of the Steelers’ defense.
While the overall scheme isn’t changing as the Steelers are still an attacking 3-4 defense under Austin, the attention to details under Austin has become a major focal point, according to Heyward.