Infusion Of Youth Needed

It is no secret that one of the main problems for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the defensive. This season the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line has struggled with dealing with multiple assignments. But the Pittsburgh Steelers have two intriguing prospects who could be a huge help to the defensive line now.

Defensive end Stephon Tuitt and defensive tackle Daniel Mccullers were both drafted in this year draft. Both have great size and athleticism for men of their immense size. Both have impressed in training camp to be kept on the active roster. Veterans Steve Mclendon and Cam Thomas have struggled stopping the run and pass. Mclendon has not done a consistent job of commanding double teams. Mcculllers who stands 6’6″ 352 pounds has the size and presence to command double teams something Mclendon has not done. With the lack of pass rush Thomas has provided it’s clear Tuitt size and energy would only benefit the defensive line and provide some much needed pass rush. When Tuitt was drafted it was projected that Tuitt would start sooner or later. With the lack of production from Thomas the time for Tuitt to star doesn’t seen far away. It was expected that Mclendon would rush the passer more this season. Through two games Mclendon has provided very little pass rush.At the point of attack this season Mclendon has not held his ground very well. Evidence of the defense allowing over 200 yards,rushing in the first two games.

When Mccullers was drafted it was projected he would not play much this season. If the Pittsburgh Steelers are to make a playoff push it’s safe to safe that a physcial presence in the middle is needed. If and when the defensive line is improved the entire defense will look much better. Allowing the linebackers to be more free to run.and hit. And the secondary will not have to cover the wide receivers so long.