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‘You Can’t Run Out Of Schematics’: Mike Tomlin Explains How Steelers Prepare For Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals may be 4-7, but with a quarterback like Joe Burrow, they are one of the more dangerous teams with that record you’ll ever see. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said as much when describing how the defense prepares for Joe Burrow.

“You’re gonna need man, zone, relatable zones, spot-drop zones, pressures,” Tomlin said in an interview with Steelers.com’s Bob Labriola. “When you play these continuity quarterbacks, the guys who know what it is they’re doing…you better carry enough defense. Because if not, they’ll come storming back at you late in the game regardless of what has transpired.