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Chris Hoke Shares His Two Big Concerns About Steelers – And One Reason For Optimism

The Steelers enter Sunday’s game not only coming off a loss but bringing quite a lot of baggage. So where is the optimism? While former Steelers DL Chris Hoke sees plenty of concerning things about his old team, there is…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Chris Hoke Shares His Two Big Concerns About Steelers – And One Reason For Optimism
Key Things to Know
  • Former Steeler Chris Hoke identified poor pass protection and missed tackles as Pittsburgh's top two concerns.
  • Hoke cited running back Jaylen Warren's explosive playmaking as the primary reason for optimism.
  • Warren accumulated 302 yards from scrimmage over the Steelers' past two games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke shared on 93.7 The Fan that his two primary concerns for the team are poor offensive pass protection and defensive tackling struggles. Hoke highlighted offensive line issues, noting players failing to pick up stunts and losing one-on-one battles, while also criticizing the defense for missed tackles after allowing a game-winning drive to the Cleveland Browns.

Despite these struggles, Hoke cited running back Jaylen Warren as his main reason for optimism. Warren has accumulated 302 yards from scrimmage across the Steelers' last two games, leading Hoke to praise his explosive ability as a runner and pass catcher.

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