How the Steelers Modernized Their Old Blitzburgh Defensive Scheme

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Here’s Allen Robinson Breaking Down His Own Game Film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np6VgKF4adB3g9E

[@49ersdog70]

Hey

[@rbar5470]

Hey Rollins. What’s your opinion that Patrick Mahomes wouldn’t be so great if he wasn’t in KC

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@rbar5470 It's the best possible situation. If anybody went there it would be an improvement for them, and if anybody left it would be a downgrade

[@kkawesome1234]

@AlexRollinsNFL how's herbert doing?

[@brendanharan4501]

To this day it blows my mind that they’ve only had 3 head coaches since 1969.

[@Panyc333]

Meanwhile in Cleveland...

[@moalston4203]

30 starting qb cle just ineffable

[@jaysonwastell2602]

Its incredible. Love the Steelers!!

[@algini12]

@Down Comes the Hammer No, he's not kidding. We Steeler fans take it for granted. It almost seems like we take our head coach from cradle to grave. Noll in 1969-93. Cowher 94-2006. And Tomlin now from 2007 to today.

[@grinningchicken]

What blows my mind more are there are crazy fans calling for Mike "0 losing season in 14 years" Tomlinhead.

[@6666Imperator]

remember when 2 or 3 years ago we were considered a terrible defense? And now still with the same coordinator we turned it around. I just hope that Devin Bush's injury won't disturb it too much

[@nightryder16]

Yep sure do.. What I noticed changed alot is that in recent years we would try to change from week to week depending on the team.. And I believe it was to confusing and too much for the players and led to communication break downs.. Now they have found a system that works interchangeable with any team and instead of making drastic changes, they just tweak few things here and there.. So from week to week the plan stays for the most part the same and the execution gets polished week in week out. Also we have gotten alot better at disguising what we are doing which puts QBs under pressure even before the ball is snapped.

[@darkshinethakid4463]

Its Tom Bradley that helped the DBs

[@WordAte]

That's due in part to the lose of Ryan Shazier.

[@nick56677]

I got so frustrated during Lebeaus last few years in Pit. He never could get his defense to stop the Zone Blocking scheme running attacks. At least Keith Butler doesnt make draft picks wait years to start, and Butler, unlike Lebeau, gets his Dline to pass rush more frequently rather than just always use them as decoys

[@Panyc333]

I think people were referring to the secondary giving up the deep ball. Still very much a point of concern. Minkah was a great get to lean them out of that conversation for the most part but there are still concerns in that secondary.

[@RhinoXpress]

steelers play rush defense like they are running backs by finding gaps on the opposing teams offensive. it's truly impressive.

[@zachlee7945]

Tampa gives away fewer yards per carry than them. The only reason their totals are so low is cos they've been rushed on way less than any other defence

[@ggg21201]

@@zachlee7945 They're rushed less because opposing teams are playing from behind. That has it's own issues for run defense. You'll notice that most of the rush yards the Steelers have given up have come off long runs (Alex alluded to it in the video). A lot of those long run yards have come from draw plays on passing downs trying to catch up in the game against the Steelers nickel defense. That's not to say long runs are not important to run defense, but when the Steelers are expecting run they are very good at stopping it. It's why Alex mentioned adjusted line yards which puts less value on yards gained from long runs. It puts more emphasis on how much the front seven can dominate the line of scrimmage.

[@Flickaflackafly]

@@zachlee7945 the Steelers also have played the better run offenses lol so what’s your point?

[@algini12]

@@ggg21201 Absolutely. We end up going to Tampa 2 or the prevent and it screws the pooch. We need to stay 5 on the line. Tomlin's got the Tampa 2 on the brain since he was a coach with Tampa in their last Superbowl win. We need to get that crummy defense out of his head with an exorcist.

[@nickrad6966]

@@algini12 The Tampa 2 is actually the Steel Curtain defense.

[@awesomeepiccool]

if you get drafted to Pittsburgh you can expect to be there for a while. I think that helps them more than anything. The ability to truly trust your teammates with your whole heart is something that a lot of teams don’t have because of their roster inconsistency.

[@claudiaa.2577]

Specifically the cowboys. Poor Andy, was left hangin’ on the field after that awful hit. No one,NO ONE,came to his aid or defended him!

[@mariebock8016]

That's why they played so good in the 80's. They worked together & knew what the other team mate was doing. Read into it. When we started losing guys & some retired, the Steelers started falling apart. Hoping we keep all these guys for a long time.

[@Scoots_McGee]

I used to play nickel in high school, and I almost always was blitzing. Usually lined up against a WR who didn't/couldn't stop block or nobody at all, that was a really fun season lol

[@beamerball666]

The DB record for sacks in a season is 6, Hilton has 3 through 5 games. I wonder if he has a shot at 7. If he gets at least one more in the next three games, he might do it.

[@samwescoat5750]

At that pace he has a shot at ten. Crazy what he’s been able to do from the nickel corner spot

[@matthewmockabee2410]

Stop giving the secrets away

[@srikar1726]

Everyone who takes 10 hrs to analyze will know this like nfl coaches and HCs

[@moalston4203]

It not secret they are perfect mahomes can exploit that or any other great qb if they can

[@Funez000]

Thank you for making a video about my steelers

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Hell yeah Eduardo, appreciate you man

[@jaysonwastell2602]

Their depth at every position is insane. And that “depth” can play. That’s from building the people you have in your building, Steelers are a class act organization.

[@Panyc333]

Heyward, Tuitt, and Alualu are scary

[@mattnerdy7236]

They are the unsung hero's.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Alualu has been a terrific find

[@4ndyLA]

@@AlexRollinsNFL yeah he has.

[@algini12]

@@AlexRollinsNFL We got Alualu for practically nothing as a disappointment out of Jacksonville I think, where he was a first round pick. We've had him for several years. I was a little dubious, based upon his being just a rest D lineman for Tuitt and Heyward, when our Nose Tackle went free agent, cause our nose played those sub packages. But this is beyond our expectations. He's playing lights out on sub and run packages. He's the ultimate late bloomer.

[@dawsnoshift]

As a steelers fan, This really shows how great Carson Wentz is. In pitsburgh he dropped 29 on our head. Everyone else averaging 18 points a game. I’m telling y’all Carson Wentz is boutta be dangerous as hell when he get his weapons back.

[@RhinoXpress]

they barely beat the giants and that was without barkley in the giants lineup. the problem with wentz is he shows signs of being a great qb at times, but then he goes back to looking like some backup qb other times when he throws ill advised throws that turns into int's. he's too inconsistent.

[@matthewmockabee2410]

We didn't play our best that game, I'd hold the horses on Carson

[@ahighervibe4086]

He was a witch that game

[@JM-md4ri]

You do realize miles sanders busted off a 75 yard td run and had another td run later in the game too? I’m not arguing you but I think you’re giving Wentz a little too much praise lol he only accounted for 14 of those 29 points

[@dawsnoshift]

@@JM-md4ri I’m just saying from the standpoint. He shredded our corners. He made us not want to be blitzburg which made us give up that long ass run. And ok and you want him to score every touchdown lol. I get the long sanders run but the other rushing touchdown from the two was a little nitpicky.

[@michaelm3166]

This is why Mike Hilton is known as "Pocket Polamalu"

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's an awesome name, is "Pocket" because he's tinier..?

[@tarekyoussef5677]

@@AlexRollinsNFL no, its because he has pockets

[@michaelm3166]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Yes and no, Troy isn't much bigger. Lol His play style just reminds many of Troy.

[@budknight8868]

@@AlexRollinsNFL because he always blitzing

[@ClavisRa]

This video can also be viewed as an explanation for why the Patriots have had the Steelers number for the last two decades. Brady knows exactly what they are trying to do, knows how to defeat it, and like Belichick says, "it hasn't changed".

[@duskthunder9274]

I know this is really old but most of the time Brady played the Steelers is when they had a trash defense a matter fact when he play the Steelers with the good defense he wasn’t doing as well so......

[@nazareth8199]

Tomlin is brilliant. Remember he was a architect if that 02 Bucs defense that won a title. Tomlin is using a 3-4 front and 3-4 looks but USING TAMPA 2 PRINCIPALS. He is using the 2002 Bucs playbook but keeping THE STEELERS 90'S 3-4 LOOK... This is a cover 2 defense... The 02 Bucs blitzed their nickel back RONDE BARBER all the time and then they would famously drop him back into a zone dog to take a away crossing routes and check downs. This IS THE TAMPA 2 DEFENSE...

[@thehifiwifiguy]

Imagine this defense with Shazier

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

😢😢

[@chel9157]

IKR

[@almasibillings3359]

Shazier and Bush would be scaryyy

[@hazm2652]

I’m so happy this video popped into my recommended. I watched a ton of your videos last season and could not think of the name of your channel for the life of me.

[@doggieGZ]

Bush, Watt, Dupree, Burns (bust), Edmunds, Hayward, Minkah (traded for a 1st round pick), and both Haden and Alualu were first round picks for other teams. So basically, 75% of the starting defense is former 1st round picks...

[@mk300b]

respect on mike tomlin , its about time

[@ifurmomasteelersfanillsmas9582]

This was the best video of my life I felt like a kid again 🥺watchin Steelers 🏈handle business thanks for this now I can show it to my haters god bless stay safe out here ppl

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Jason! Appreciate that

[@samwescoat5750]

The way they play defense is really quite beautiful to watch live and also on film. Not a Steelers fan by any stretch but some of my favorite players are big parts of that defense

[@Swim2TheMoon]

Another important aspect of the Steelers' D is that the D-line handles double teams almost every down. Their strength in the double-team blocking scheme opens up the gaps for those corner and linebacker blitzes. Great video! Thanks!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Derek, glad you liked it!

[@robertalker652]

Awesome presentation. As a former South Sider having lived in Australia for a long time now, it's great to get these nuanced facts and tidbits to keep me better informed. Thanks much.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that Robert! Thanks

[@algini12]

Hey Robert, we just re-signed Jordan Berry as our punter because Colquitt is even worse. Can you please kidnap and take Berry the Aussie back to Australia with you? And convince him to stay home? Please? We really need a decent punter. My dead grandma is better than either Colquitt or Berry. if you kidnap him, then we can put in anyone off the street and be happy.

[@asmahasmalaria8596]

Well, the inability to stop big plays is kind of the deal you get when you get Minkah Fitzpatrick. He's so aggressive in jumping routes he thinks he sees coming that this kind of happens sometimes. But this is just a problem in the first few weeks, until he figured out what the other teams will do in which situation. He'll crush offenses in the second half of the season.

[@bagelmaster2498]

This. I agree whole heartedly he is great when it comes to those random ints but other teams can sometimes get very consistent gains from him being so aggressive

[@telecaster2123]

I love how you call him Dimes the entire video😂 Seriously tho you do the best film analysis on YT

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks T21, appreciate that brother

[@steelerskingdom8954]

Incredible video! Didn’t even realize the fake blitz w Hilton at the end of the Broncos game til this vid. Great play call by Butler

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother! Glad you enjoyed it

[@arielzighelboim489]

Alex the 🐐, keep up the fire content brotha

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Ariel! Appreciate that

[@dektran4843]

BLITZYLVANIA

[@kush4286]

This D bout to convert “King Henry” into “Peasant Henry”.

[@isaiahking6004]

Still leading the league in rushing soooo?

[@phvtmphvrh42]

You did a great job on this breakdown

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@johnwright689]

Let's go blitz burgh⭐♦️🔷️

[@melvinwhitworth1199]

All I can say is WOW great work my man this video is A+ 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you brother!

[@robertmiller1367]

Great video 👍 keeper me watching the whole time. I also learned some stuff so 👍👍 two thumbs up!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Robert! Appreciate that man

[@necatz4485]

As always awesome video and even me as a non native English speaker understand everything wich is cool you're doing an amazing work keep it up

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks man! Reach out to me on Twitter if anything doesn't make sense

[@weaponson3-158]

Nothing like a detailed video giving away all the tips to teams who might be watching

[@jimjanes7395]

This response is late because I'm just now seeing this comment, but teams do film study and can pick this up on their own.

[@pgh11]

It seems like the defense fixed their coverage issues last week against the browns but we'll have to see for sure this week. They locked up baker but that could also just be baker sucking against pressure.

[@codybyerly7758]

Man watching this Steelers defense has been so much fun the last 2 years. Cannot wait to match up against Derrick Henry and the Titans today. Here we go⚠️

[@TS1r731]

Awesome video.. well done in all facets

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you brother!

[@shunter2829]

we need a robert spillane video. I keep telling people this guy is exceptional

[@ectyka]

Imagine Shazier and Bush in the middle of that 3-4 defense

[@andraethegiant1987]

👀

[@jacobmeleciox8707]

Awesome video

[@Flickaflackafly]

Communication in the secondary/ minor details and getting Minkah Fitzpatrick to actually tackle are our major weaknesses on defense. I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve seen minkah just throw a shoulder. I know he’s a playmaker but someone on our team needs to get in his ass and stress the importance of WRAPPING UP!

[@illtrollurmom]

the impact of minkah fitzpatrick absolutely can’t be understated though. He basically enables their defensive scheme because they can drop him back in a single high safety a lot more than most teams

[@StephenWebb1980]

Love my boyz. Go Steelers! Still Undefeated!

[@lexi1166]

What’s crazy is the secondary improved heavily after this video.

[@SalvadorHVAC]

I always loved the 3-4 Front.. my 49ers demolished Teams in 2011-13 with that scheme

[@darkshinethakid4463]

I feel you can do so much with it.

[@nick56677]

I was a huge fan of the 49ers defense in 2011-2013. It reminded me of the 2000s steelers D. Justin Smith was a key cog to that Defense, he needed 2 linemen to block him. Aldon smith beside him was a wrecking ball, and they had Bowman and Patrick Willis in the middle. That was a nasty front 7.

[@effend446]

And if I recall, the 49ers demolished teams back in the 80's using the 3-4 alignment. Everyone talks about Bill Walsh's innovative offense, and rightfully so. But George Seifert's defensive units were very underrated.

[@brianp6682]

The way to beat Blitzburgh is with 2 TE sets. If your 2 TEs are very capable pass catchers, the LBs on the edge are forced to respect them and slow down or the Steeler defense will get eaten alive. This is why Bill Belichick has been bananas about finding great TEs in New England. Belichick knows the super bowl probably goes thru the Steelers every year, so he is always trying to upgrade at TE. This is why Belichick had Gronk and Aaron Hernandez. That's how to beat Pittsburgh. The Titans are actually building to beat the Steelers as they have 2 up and coming TEs in Jonnu Smith and Anthony Firkser. I would bet the Titans beat the Steelers this week because the Titans have the personnel to stop the Blitzburgh defense. The Steelers cannot go after Tannehill because it would mean Smith and Firkser are gonna run free all day and eat them alive.

[@droningcity6775]

Not sure what defense the colts ran as well but in the early 2000s it was mostly colts and Steelers I think not too sure though so might depend on that for the two tight ends

[@michaeltewell2659]

It’s going to be tough this week vs the titans without Bush and now Hilton 2 KEY parts of that defense which I hate to say it might give the titans the advantage... go figure 🤦‍♂️🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@daxtongiroux6233]

Probably not

[@Mlafleur1864]

Maybe it'll make Keith Butler stop blitzing so f***ing much, he does it way too much and that's why out takeaway numbers are down

[@hughesiv6515]

Tomlin already said Hilton wouldn’t of been used that much this week anyway. In terms of the run. And they seem confident is Spillane so I’m not worried

[@2buddy764]

It is going to depend on how Vince Williams plays, if we shuts Derek Henry down it's an easy win. All our offense has to do is score early and get a lead on the Titans

[@alexm2889]

@@hughesiv6515 I'd be more worried about losing Hilton than losing Bush. Spillane looked like a stud last week, but our secondary is suspect if minkah isn't raking in interceptions, and tannehill has been lighting it up.

[@danstaifer2028]

4:32 calling Daniel Jones "Dimes" is classic

[@brianellman]

This was very impressive. I have to work with a Steelers fan. I’m a Broncos man. this was still a rush to watch. !!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Brian! Go watch the Lock video if you want a false sense of hope

[@BIGJATPSU]

It's called SPEED! Speed of feet, speed of hands, speed of mind!! 😉

[@alexsmith2014]

We’ll see about this come 1 o’clock today #TitanUp ⚔️⚔️

[@dsocjay]

hey come back man, stop crying

[@49ersdog70]

Is thats why there undefeated

[@craftthemoon]

It’s a big reason. The Steelers offense has just been about average this year. The defense is what keeps them in games and has them winning

[@elliegonzales8212]

​@@craftthemoon The defense is the same defense(for the most part) that has played together for years. The O has new skill guys in Claypool, Ebron, and Washington is now coming around. No pre season for Ben to get better acclimated to the new guys, that's why they appear about average..when they blow up it's going to be something.

[@vipernaut2039]

@@craftthemoon we have one of the best offenses in the nfl

[@ifurmomasteelersfanillsmas9582]

@@elliegonzales8212 nice way to describe the Steelers i thought 💭 for a second u was bout to hate but u cleaned 🧼 it up great 😂

[@elliegonzales8212]

​@@ifurmomasteelersfanillsmas9582 I'm a Steelers fan. I was just commenting on that because the sports talking heads are back to calling Ben a game manager. They don't get that he just hasn't jelled with these new guys just yet, though Claypool is coming along nicely as well as Washington. Like I said when they all are on the same page this O is going to explode on some unfortunate team.

[@Elthenar]

The Bucs run a very similar style. The same 3-4 base with 5 men on the line. I am genuinely not sure which of us has the better D right now. We lost Vea and the Steelers lost Bush, both defenses are lesser without them. It's going to be interesting to see the rankings at the end of the year. There is an outside chance we will meet in the Super Bowl.

[@isaacsantana6560]

Can u do wide9 defense Robert sal defense again

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Can you clarify what you're looking for please?

[@richarddarmstadt1630]

I love my Steelers but can't count where this season ends up yet. They have been beatable at home in the playoffs. I've also seen a number of times where the team that looks like the best through the regular season does not make it to the big dance.

[@zachlee7945]

a vid on the Tampa defence?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Definitely on the list. I want to do a video on Tom as well

[@dangelodrummond8315]

We are super bowl contenders baby 🖤💛

[@justjamie4795]

@AlexRollinsNFL Can we get a Drew Brees “finally being able to throw a ball more than 5 yards” video in the future lmao.

[@jorgeperezjr.9317]

1:25... Don't want to lay down, let me help you.... Heh, heh

[@joshh.2159]

We will miss you this week Hilton!!

[@PaulGaither]

8:48 - This is why Alex Gibbs taught the hook technique. He taught to swing the back hand like a hook to catch the defender who tries this.

[@NOLTEZ-ks5pg]

Noti gang

[@budthewiser7294]

The only thing that worries me is life after Big Ben

[@AtariiWave]

Same. Last season was a possible scenario of what life in Pittsburgh could be after he retires.

[@mariebock8016]

That's what I said when Terry retired. I thought, we're done for...

[@nick56677]

@@mariebock8016 And they were until they drafted Ben. No Superbowl wins in the period between the 2

[@astrotcg5464]

As a Steelers fan, this is very cool

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you brother!

[@RunningRiver246]

Even Robert Downey Jr. is a Steelers fan. Which is fitting for Ironman.

[@sirf4ce]

Committing so many hats to rushing the QB puts pressure on the DBs to not blow assignments. Minkah is All-Pro but he can't coverup all the blown assignments by Nelson, Sutton and Davis. The need more speed from their corners and I expect them to try address this in the off-season.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Definitely. I'm especially worried about Nelson, he can really struggle at times

[@shunter2829]

THANK YOU

[@crystalbrianlarue8803]

Here we go Steelers here we go the Steelers are phenomenal this season show the rest of the NFL why we run the north and get that 7th Vince Lombardi Trophy and show the haters why Pittsburgh is the city of champions

[@Tildonkatz]

What kinda coverage at 9:18

[@jimjanes7395]

It looks like cover 3

[@weaponson3-158]

“Oh same as usual, good.” -Tom

[@Rams9781]

Still planning for Rams defense?? 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jackm9206]

Where is our Justin Herbert update video XD

[@davyncarulli9000]

Can they sign gilmore?

[@crodova8]

They used two different teams in the opening why

[@israelrosiles2508]

Before the season started I went on playoff predictors and had Steelers undefeated until week 12

[@westonwise3033]

Lets go, im a die-hard steelers fan and day one sub, and im first!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate you for rocking with me Weston!

[@ill2873]

can you make an update video for Justin Herbert plz and thank you ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll wait until he's shown continued success for a while longer. So far I'm wrong, but RG3 and Baker won ROY, this stuff takes time

[@tsunamiwaving3121]

How about all of them 1st rounders on that line

[@ronaldvalent2134]

Spelled wrong you mean shitzburgh

[@jake-do1bs]

TJ has the highest pressure rate

[@chxtrsgtor2160]

Do a video about Herbert

[@marcstratiff7258]

Terrell is slowly becoming a key piece on d

[@vattelvoigt5321]

No Justin Herbert Film?

[@douglepong]

The Jets would fire Adam Gase, and hire Alex Rollins for head coach but they're tanking for Lawrence. When Alex goes to the NFL he better keep making these youtube videos! Who else can explain the Steel curtain, Tampa 2, etc. For people like us that just see's a 3 - 4 , and doesn't pay attention to where the linebackers lineup. Heck who here started paying more attention to where defenders lineup because of these videos!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother! Glad we're both learning more

[@ToppShinobi]

I love the information. Why are you talking like we have trouble understanding English tho? Lol

[@occamsox5331]

Steelers Football is back!

[@ryanatorryanson9535]

...And everyone said we were insane for letting Brown & Bell walk. They all said that we’d never win the division or make the playoffs afterwards. Obviously last year was a wash because 3/4 of the team was injured, but look how they’ve jelled without two primadonnas destroying the chemistry and wanting it to be all about them.

[@Momoshiki2379]

its almost feels like Dick LeBeau's defense. wasnt too many teams getting pass him.

[@Phillipx90]

Honest Opinion: If Mike Tomlin retired today, is he a first Ballot HOF?

[@grinningchicken]

Yes. Next question

[@PaulGaither]

Notification squad.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

You complete me

[@swayamjain2244]

Do a video on Seahawks and Russel Wilson

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's 100% gonna happen this season

[@ojsimp14]

It's so annoying hearing other fan bases think they actually have a chance of winning when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just give up hope and bow down to the greatest thing to happen to the universe since it was created

[@randyfarley8937]

STEELERS ALL THE WAY BABY, GIVE THEM HELL!!! 31-27

[@alexsmith2014]

35 24 titans ⚔️⚔️

[@randyfarley8937]

@@alexsmith2014 they don't look like the Titans going to get past 7!! Henry ain't going to get 35rushing yards.

[@christianarchambault6111]

Fuck yeah thats what im talking about. Its all about that smash mouth football!

[@kelechinwadigo3260]

Dolphins do this too on 3rd downs.

[@nolaanderson8770]

This is similar to how Pittsburgh destroyed Houston's Run & Shoot offense & basically ended that trend - Rod Woodson would like up over one of the slot receivers and pound Warren Moon into dust over the course of a game.

[@kobejohnson7441]

Aye bruh we need a Herbert apology video pronto

[@allbricc4dathicc]

That was a stupendous wave cadence

[@nightryder16]

Losing Mike Hilton was a huge hit to this team this year... Devin bush not being the same after injury has hurt! Stephon tuitt blowing his knee out and his brother getting killed in a hit and run has taken him out for the season.. Add that with a few other injuries here and there with normal roster turnover, coupled with a bad offense that keeps them on the field too long and you get a rough year! All that being said, they still lead the league in sacks for the 5th year in a row! Blitzburgh! Baby!