While trouble appears to be brewing behind the scenes for the once-great 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers defense, several of their best players have alluded to the issues stemming from one player alone.
Steelers DT Cam Heyward referenced the issue on defense, stating that it doesn’t matter how great 10 of the Steelers defenders are—when one player on defense makes a mistake, it impacts the entire team.
Cam Heyward: “When 10 guys do their job and one guy doesn’t, we are screwed.”
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) December 25, 2024
LB Patrick Queen echoed a similar sentiment, expressing frustration that while everyone realizes the issue, no one is taking action to fix it. Queen elaborated, saying, “It is at a point where you realize it and go out there and play fast and play physical and do your job.”
Fans can only speculate on who the mysterious struggling defender is, but there could be several names to investigate until more information is available, such as FS Minkah Fitzpatrick—whose playmaking ability has noticeably regressed in 2024.
Is there another defender whose poor performance is flying under the radar? As more information on the situation emerges, tune into Steelers Wire for consistently accurate and reliable updates.
