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DEF Starters going forward

Just a few random thoughts about our Defense going forward. First, this D will never be confused with the Steelers D's of 4-5 yrs ago but we may be seeing some signs of hope (and also reason for some hand wringing). Here are a few of my random thoughts on the DEF.

1. Even with the big plays given up we are not that bad. 21pts to Cincy, 20 to Atl will keep you in all games. I am still not confident going against Brady/Manning/Luck but who is.

2. Glad Tuitt is now the starter and the D-line should be stronger because of it.

3. Should we have Blake in the secondary until we get to the 10 yd line and then put in Ike??? (Saw this written somewhere else and it really makes sense. Either way I for one am not confident in Ike at this point.

4. When we go to 5 DB packages. Why not have Shazier as the 5th DB and have him shadow the TE?? With his speed he should be able to do that and gives you a better body to cover the TE. May prevent some of the break downs we have had with TE's running free.

5. I can not figure out Mitchell. I think he has been snake bit to a point. New defense, shaky CB play, and lack of pressure on oppsoing QB's. Next year will tell the tale. I wonder if Clark had the same issues his first year in the burg but we had a better D to cover his ooops until he got up to speed.

I for one am expecting a strong showing this weekend by the DEF. Heres hoping we can contain Charles/Davis and Kelce and no one else on KC scares me.

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