The question had hardly even formed when Cameron Heyward shook his head.
No, the Pittsburgh Steelers way still exists, as stated earlier this week by former starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Heyward declared on Wednesday, “Everyone has the right to their own opinions.” “But in the end, it doesn’t really matter to us. Games are available to win. The only thing that truly matters is that we haven’t played well over the past two weeks.
Of course, from a defensive stance, that’s simpler to say.
Packed with All-Pros and the oldest defence in the NFL in terms of snap count, this squad has a well-established leadership structure. As the chosen captains, Heyward and T.J. Watt represent the defence officially. Heyward is the more outspoken of the two, but Watt’s steely attitude and 2021 Defensive Player of the Year title tell the younger defensive players volumes. Furthermore, Minkah Fitzpatrick, as well as recent Pittsburgh additions Patrick Peterson and Elandon Roberts, each have their own leadership nooks even without official titles.
“There’s so many different ways that you can identify a leader,” Peterson stated. “We have a variety of leaders, including vocal leaders and people that don’t put up with bullshit like Cam Heywards, but you need them And that tough person with no mercy? There isn’t much of an offence for the Steelers.
Following their Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, in which they recorded their first 400-yard game in over a millennium, the Steelers offence had two consecutive embarrassing performances.
The lack of good leadership, the kind that dispels uncertainty and eases tensions to form a united front, is a major element in the offensive derailment, even beyond the on-field problems of red zone inconsistency, poor execution, and injuries.
But the Steelers think they can find the required leadership within their own locker room. They have already done it once.
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