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Steelers’ Defense Must ‘Tighten Up’ To Support Offense, Says Brian Baldinger

With a young quarterback room and financially, a cheap offense in the NFL, the Steelers intentions for success are clear: building through defense. The Steelers history is filled with legendary defenses and defender’s, which the current management is seeking to divert back to with the re-signings of Minkah Fitzpatrick and TJ Watt.

Appearing on NFL Network, former NFL lineman and Pittsburgh native Brian Baldinger delved into the Steelers defensive struggles in 2021 and what it means for this coming season.

“I’m looking at the defense, which despite having a great deal of star power had a little struggle last year against the run,” he said.