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Steelers’ Cam Heyward Exposed That 1 Person Is Derailing The Defense: “We Are Screwed”
The Pittsburgh Steelers boast the highest-paid defense in the NFL. With that title comes the highest expectations, and early in the 2024 season, this vaunted Steelers defense was certainly living up to the hype. However, against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs, this defense became the Steelers’ Achilles’ heel as they couldn’t get opposing offenses off the field.
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Steelers’ Cam Heyward speaks to the media after big win over the Browns in the 2024 season.
The secondary collapsed, and the defense started to break down. After the brutal 29-10 Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs, veteran leader Cam Heyward spoke to the media. He didn’t hold back when addressing what’s causing the issues.
Heyward, a seasoned veteran and the heart of the Steelers’ defense, delivered a blunt assessment of the team’s struggles. His words cut through any excuses, making it clear that the defense’s failures weren’t due to scheme or talent but rather individual lapses in execution. For a defense built on discipline and trust, even one player failing to meet expectations creates a ripple effect that opposing offenses are quick to exploit.
“Yeah, we talk about execution and we talk about communicating,” Heyward said. “If there’s somebody free when 10 guys do their job and one guy doesn’t, we are screwed.”
The message from Heyward wasn’t just a call-out—it was a rallying cry. The Steelers’ defensive unit is loaded with talent, but talent alone won’t be enough to overcome mental mistakes and missed assignments.
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Steelers’ Cameron Heyward with a sack on Raiders QB Aiden O’Connell.
With a critical stretch of the season behind them and the postseason coming up, Heyward’s words serve as both a warning and a challenge. If the Steelers want to reclaim their defensive dominance, every player must take ownership of their role and execute with precision.
Steelers Have 1 Player On The Defense Causing Major Issues
After the loss to the Ravens, Patrick Queen didn’t hold back in calling out the defense. DeShon Elliott echoed similar sentiments following the Chiefs loss. It’s clear that many players are on the same page, but there’s one individual on the defense failing to do their job, which is creating wide open paths to the end zone. The Steelers’ defense, once considered one of the best in the league, has quickly fallen from grace, now struggling to stop even average offenses.
The Chiefs may have star power on offense, but their unit hasn’t been particularly impressive in 2024. Despite this, the Steelers’ defense allowed 29 points to a team that wasn’t firing on all cylinders. That’s not the performance you expect from a Super Bowl contender, and it’s jarring how quickly this unit went from dominant to vulnerable. The humbling reality is that a few missed assignments have sent this once-feared defense spiraling.
Steelers Have 1 Player On The Defense Causing Major Issues
After the loss to the Ravens, Patrick Queen didn’t hold back in calling out the defense. DeShon Elliott echoed similar sentiments following the Chiefs loss. It’s clear that many players are on the same page, but there’s one individual on the defense failing to do their job, which is creating wide open paths to the end zone. The Steelers’ defense, once considered one of the best in the league, has quickly fallen from grace, now struggling to stop even average offenses.
The Chiefs may have star power on offense, but their unit hasn’t been particularly impressive in 2024. Despite this, the Steelers’ defense allowed 29 points to a team that wasn’t firing on all cylinders. That’s not the performance you expect from a Super Bowl contender, and it’s jarring how quickly this unit went from dominant to vulnerable. The humbling reality is that a few missed assignments have sent this once-feared defense spiraling.
Heyward is not just a star, but a seasoned leader. When he goes out of his way to address issues like this after a game, it’s clear there’s a deeper problem brewing behind closed doors. The entire locker room seems to be in agreement that one unidentified player is consistently missing assignments, which has caused significant breakdowns. The Steelers need to address this issue quickly if they hope to turn things around and finish the 2024 regular season on a positive note.
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