Over the last three weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has bent but hasn’t broken. Allowing just three touchdowns in 15 quarters is often cause for celebration, but two analysts believe the unit still has cracks waiting to be exposed. Recapping…
Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints, CBS Sports analysts Pete Prisco and Ran Carthon raised concerns regarding the defense's long-term sustainability. Despite Pittsburgh allowing just three touchdowns over 15 quarters, the analysts cited overall roster age and specific corner vulnerabilities as potential issues down the stretch.
Prisco warned that older veterans such as 37-year-old Cam Heyward, 32-year-old T.J. Watt, and 32-year-old Jalen Ramsey could wear down by December. Meanwhile, Carthon questioned the cornerback group, noting Asante Samuel Jr.'s lack of size and Jamel Dean's struggles defending vertical routes against faster receivers.
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