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Was Stephon Tuitt the Steelers best defensive lineman in 2019?

Stephon Tuitt Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The Steelers have one of the league’s most established defensive lines, but here’s why Stephon Tuitt’s performance in 2019 may have been the most impressive.

There is a common saying around NFL circles: ‘The best ability is availability’. I don’t necessarily disagree with this. A player’s ability to stay on the football field is what has allowed players like Hines Ward and Antonio Brown to have such long and lustrous careers with the Steelers.

Unfortunately, Stephon Tuitt has not had the satisfaction of staying on the football field.