The Pittsburgh Steelers have added two major pieces to their defense in recent weeks, first signing free agent pass rusher Melvin Ingram, and now acquiring inside linebacker Joe Schobert via trade. Their skills are clear. Their roles can use a little refinement, but they will be obvious contributors, with Schobert a full-time starter.
There remains much less clarity within the Steelers’ cornerback groupings, and it’s still not clear who the third cornerback will be—and whether he will play in the slot or on the outside. This is as opaque to the players out there on the field as it is to us.