Most teams around the league have for many years employed multiple coaches designated specifically to work with the defensive backs, regardless of what their titles might be. Some teams would divide duties between cornerbacks and safeties, others would take different approaches. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been late to the party, but have finally taken a seat at the table earlier this offseason.
Following the hiring of Tom Bradley last year—taking over for the resigning Carnell Lake—Pittsburgh also went out and brought in Teryl Austin to serve as a senior defensive assistant with an emphasis on the secondary.