Steelers Defense Should Be Embarrassed For Wild Card Performance

[@js2003]

I still don’t understand why Cam Sutton was playing over our breakout rookie Beanie Bishop(who has 4 interceptions) ever since Sutton got into the role over him,people just kept getting wide open.

[@nathanbohlig6931]

Agreed. Beanie had some coverage breakdowns at time, but usually he was at least close enough to make a play. Sutton had maybe 1-2 good reps since he got on the field, yet they kept playing him over Bishop.

[@ahgasegg1205]

Sutton had nothing to do with this loss

[@js2003]

@@ahgasegg1205 Watch the tape on our 4 game losing streak,players were running wide open because he was either getting torched or doing the wrong assignment as hinted by the players.

[@ahgasegg1205]

@js2003 I'm not disagreeing, it's just not super relevant to bring up on this video. Bishop ain't stopping those balls to Likely, that's for damn sure

[@misterwirez7731]

​@@ahgasegg1205 Sutton stinks. He didn't do anything to keep a position. He's Tomlin's guy, and that's why he's playing more. He is burned or out of position a LOT! Baltimore didn't throw much this game so he wasn't exposed as much. That's all that was.

[@JW0143]

I'm ashamed to admit that at one point I was hoping Baltimore would just blow us out 55-0 if it meant whole scale changes. Sadly little will change. MT will be back, Smith will be back unless he gets a HC position. DC is completely irrelevant because that's MT's job. I'd make it very known that Minkah is available to anyone dumb enough to take on his contract, same with Queen.

[@wv4776]

If an owner willingly offers Arthur Smith a HC job after this season Idek

[@alsalazar4826]

Agree. See you on the next first round exit video

[@GGCGAGSG]

There’s no shame in that. I’m hoping for embarrassingly bad losses until Tomlin is gone. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bobbarclay316]

Me too. First time in 60 years I was actually embarrassed to be a Steeler fan. Mr. Rooney: Please fix this. You're in danger of becoming the cowboys, or worse, the Browns.

[@danlyker5971]

Why dont teams just hammer the qb every time? Free shot on qb?

[@dw8216]

I said during the game that someone should have put a helmet to Lamar’s chin regardless of if he kept the ball or not. Then let them decide if they want to keep running it or not after that.

[@Kazutopia808]

Agreed, assuming the scheme was for TJ take out Henry, why not have TJ take out Lamar? I think we can agree that Lamar the MVP is the bigger threat.

[@jonathanbodnar7670]

The biggest problem all season is I can't tell if it a scheme issue or a player missing his assignment issue. Without looking at the playbook they both look the same. Either way it's a major coaching problem. They adjusted how they normally defend the zone read by having the edge crash on the running back, But they either didn't adjust the ILB's support rules to replace outside on the QB keep, or the ILBs just screwed up almost every play. The play at 6:56 is run perfectly. It is the only time I saw this all game. If it was me, I'd prefer to crash and keep the ball out of henry's hands, but you can't expect a safety to come down as the primary support on the qb keep. You don't need wilson pressing b gap at 1:16 b/c highsmith is already behind the tackle and covering that gap. It should be an easy tackle if the ball is handed off. Btw one of those plays at the end wasn't actually a read, there was no unblocked man, lamar just ran the fake so that it looks similar. I just see so many things that would be inexcusable from a scheme and situational play calls even at a d3 level. Gaps in zone read / rpo scheme, zone defense in the goal line, outside alignment on man coverage in the goal line, inability to execute a banjo or press your man correctly to prevent picks, spot drop zones instead of match-up zones, no creativity to create pressure. It's embarrassing.

[@jonathanbodnar7670]

One more thing to add here for folks. You don't want the edge playing either/or watching the mesh to make a decision when they have that much talent in the backfield. you have to have a plan and commit to it. You can force them the way you want by giving them an easy read. If you're hesitating you'll never get to henry if it's handed off and you're flat footed with lamar in space and he's going to run around you.

[@jonathanbodnar7670]

ugh, I can't stop after watching these plays. 8:51 and the defensive call has wilson blitzing the A gap. TJ has to take the QB not the running back in this situation. There's nobody else that can take the qb keep. All the gaps are covered (minus queen getting blocked backwards causing it's own problem)

[@kevinmundis1281]

Alex, can you please go sit with the team to go over this film? 😂

[@kylesmith8061]

Meanwhile, your potentially best run-defending CB (Cory Trice) and huge, versatile, run-stuffing OLB that you traded for (Preston Smith) were healthy scratches. LOL. This coaching staff and franchise are clueless right now.

[@facelessman5362]

Why Teryl Austin hasn't been sacked yet is beyond me. What are they waiting for?

[@Johnxthxn777]

Because he’s a yes sir type of dude. Tomblin likes to control everything. Putting his two cents into everything even the offense. Watch the hard knocks. He needs to get dudes who know what they’re doing and let them do it

[@EdmacZ]

Because Teryl Austin is a yes man. Tomlin run the whole operation on offense and defense and refuses to delegate.

[@EdmacZ]

​@@Johnxthxn777 But he won't, because then that would take away his shine. Tomlin's fragile ego will not allow anyone smarter than him on his staff and he refuses to learn.

[@markschwan6055]

@@EdmacZ Spot on

[@jasonr6674]

@@EdmacZAnd why he has zero branches on his coaching tree.

[@jasonbodine6033]

The whole team should be embarrassed. The coaching staff. The OWNERS! And it starts at the top - Rooney needs to ask himself why he’s satisfied with desecrating his father’s and grandfather’s legacy.

[@jrminor2408]

This is one of the more disappointing seasons in my lifetime. I’m 43

[@dw8216]

I hope these guys are embarrassed by this effort but sounds like they think doing more of the same will suddenly pay dividends. Hard to take this team seriously anymore.

[@allen33and88]

Wow, you can tell queen was hindered. Just standing there, no reaction speed, just sliding out the way

[@rick.d]

AKoz bringing the definitive analysis of that game.

[@EastsideLegend1]

This 💩 is ridiculous!!!!!!

[@nathanbohlig6931]

I know it doesn't tell the whole story or fix the game, but why did Beanie Bishop only get 1 snap in the entire game?

[@XmanBread-dr2nd]

Hey Alex, was it my observation, or did the Steelers seem to take an entire half before any defensive adjustments were made throughout the course of the season.?

[@thegreatzman]

Where was TJ and Minkah? Two highly paid players not showing up for the game.

[@Kazutopia808]

I'm guessing the scheme was for the edge rushers to key in on Henry. Which is stupid, both TJ and Highsmith are smart enough and skilled enough to make their own decisions on who to hit on any given play.

[@jonathanbodnar7670]

@@Kazutopia808 crashing on the rb is a totally fine strategy. it should be a keep read. if it's handed off it is an easy tackle by the edge rusher. But you have to replace outside with the ilb instead of a safety from 12 yards deep. They adjusted the edge rusher rule without adjusting the ilb's. Plenty of teams defend the zone read and RPO this way. You don't need the ilb crashing inside when the edge rusher is already there. Against the ravens I would have preferred to keep the ball out of henry's hands, but if you adjust one positions rule you need to adjust the other as well.

[@tyronewaters7117]

This unbuttoned-ness is on both sides of the ball. It starts at the top.

[@pathutchison7688]

I was confused as to whether Cam Sutton is the slowest, least quick CB in the league, or the weakest, worst tackling safety in the league.

[@brianjonker510]

I would say Mike Tomlin as a defensive guru should be embarrassed with that defense.

[@infinity2z3r07]

it's getting pretty damn embarrassing to be a fan of this franchise

[@davidpollard4051]

3.41 in and you've already shown 2 missed tackles by Fitzpatrick. The guy is way overrated for a former #R1 draft pick. All hype with him.

[@tbreezo6293]

He’s coming all the way from the back full speed trying to guess which way Lamar is going that’s hard to tackle him in the open field

[@johnj.todora4128]

I don't think there is any chance in the world we can pay Queen $17 mill next year. They have to either trade him or cut him. There is zero excuse for the way he played the last 6 weeks of the season. Watch him in this film...He is flatfooted before the play and flatfooted after the snap. Then runs the wrong way and...if we are lucky...he jogs back over towards the play so he can touch the runner and get a "tackle". Just look at the difference between him and 41. It honestly is not even close.

[@ae6112]

PQ looking bad out there.. sheesh.

[@pathutchison7688]

Out schemed, out coached, less effort, less physical… but at least our D is higher paid. Highest paid defense in the league.

[@slamin2095]

unprepared - simply out coached and players unprepared - no excuse

[@Steelerfan1086]

It is time to trade Minkah, and I hate that it has come to this. He plays like he is half-interested with one foot out the door.

[@misterwirez7731]

It's as if as season went on, the defense was UN-coached. Like they took this group of guys that could play defense, and had them doing so many dumb things, they finally didn't know what to do. Queen avoids his gap and almost seeks out to be blocked. TJ runs past Lamar who has the ball, to get to the back that doesn't have the ball. Minkah gets worse by the week. He's not only not worth his contract, he downright awful, a liability. He does nothing well, IMO. The D-line looked old and slow. I saw Cam pushed on his ass at least twice. This whole team is a huge mess. It all goes back to Tomlin and his very questionable position coaches and coordinators. I thought Arthur Smith was just a slightly polished Matt Canada, and nothing to write home about.. Let's hope he takes the Jets job. They have a long way to get competitive with the big boy teams. If I'm TJ, I'm thinking about a trade request. He's going nowhere here, and has maybe two or three years left and STILL ZERO playoff wins.

[@83rdDemonCompany]

They shouldve pulled queen a back up wouldve done better than him. Can clearly see his illness playing into his lack of effort

[@extendedp1]

Queen has been such a waste of $$$.

[@gamera5160]

Fire Tomlin. Trade away everything of value. Get picks. Rebuild the team. I'm more than ready for the Steelers to tank next year in order to build a foundation. Hell, being bad for a year or two would be a relief because the Steelers won't get my hopes up before embarrassing themselves on national TV.

[@raycaster4398]

Just below an outright Steelers' fan boycott, I'll begin following other NFL teams. There's no reason to think things will change with present player effort, coaching and management.

[@m45611u]

Two hall of famers running the ball here. You might want to mention that.

[@misterwirez7731]

That has nothing to do with effort. Did you watch the review?

[@rubencephas7319]

So if a guy is that sick meaning P. Queen, why would you not play Elandon Robert’s or even play Mark Robinson who are both better run defenders and not afraid to stick their face in the fan? Coaches kill me with that when the say a guy at 50% is better than the backup at 100%

[@Alex_Kozora]

Roberts played a lot and Queen is the QB of the defense. Robinson isn't going to come in and do that.

[@masonspangler8925]

You metioned Queen and Larry O with sh*t effort. Both FAs not doing typical "Steeler" culture stuff. Thts the issue the FAs

[@mattburton3233]

Scheme sucked a**. next year we need to a nose over their center. he is to good and valuable to their run game.using only two DL on a team like the Ravens is criminal. they owned the line of scrimmage on D and O.. we should draft a hefty NT to put over the center..

[@jaegerlambert1090]

The ravens we signed need to go

[@ahgasegg1205]

DL cant win vs the run AND stay in their gaps. Desperately need a blue chip DL talent in the 1st IMO, either the Ohio St or Michigan guys that are 340lbs would do wonders replacing ogunjobi(and saves 10M)

[@seanlynskey9235]

You see this, Art? You see the bs you’re putting this fanbase through?

[@mblythe21]

That crashing on the RB is terrible football. I would never tell my DEs to do that. They are to shuffle down so they can change direction for the keep. These are NFL players here. The way you set this up is with the 2 ILBs. They play man. 6 has RB and 41 has QB. They have to take a bit of a second before hitting their holes. We call it bats in a cave. You dunno what is really there and if you choose wrong you get a lot of stuff in your face. 6 should be hitting like 41 did and 41 should play it like 6 did. It was so backwards. They were in 2-4-5 far too much. I can't watch the rest. The looked too bad.

[@jonathanbodnar7670]

Your method is fine, but so is crashing on the rb. It should be an immediate keep read. If it isn’t it’s an easy tackle by the edge. The edge also needs to press that tackle inside and the ilb replaces outside on the qb. Instead everybody is crashing on the rb and they’re expecting a safety to tackle Lamar from 12 yards deep. My preference would be to crash and keep the ball out of Henry’s hands. But you have to have support expecting the qb keep. Embarrassing the Steelers can’t figure out a scheme that doesn’t have gaps and just relies on guys making plays to make up for it. College and high school coaches figured this out 20 years ago.

[@JonWool]

Look like the whole defense had the flu

[@brucewilson9332]

Funny…I didn’t see one coach on the field. Players play and coaches coach. The player effort here is mind boggling.

[@kylesmith8061]

Who leads the players? Who puts them on the field (and has the power to take them off)? Lol

[@js2003]

Watch the Chiefs defense and Steelers defense and you tell me what the difference is.

[@WorldTraveler70]

Yeah, it is funny....your whole statement.✌🏾

[@brucewilson9332]

@@js2003 Effort

[@js2003]

@@brucewilson9332 Exactly! Which falls onto the coach