Pittsburgh Steelers: Getting a new defense, schemes and players

Linebackers

First of all, T.J. Watt is a beast! You can stop calling him J.J. Watt’s little brother, because he put in a man-sized performance. Chris Hubbard went home with cleat marks all over him like he was a tackling dummy. Lightening Watt (my new name for him) bolted pass Hubbard with an array of moves that included, swimming, bull rush and the occasional now you see me now you don’t speed that left him grasping for air.

Lightening Watt’s bookend mate Bud (now my lights on to) Dupree applied constant pressure and the switch of sides for both brought out the best in their abilities.

Dupree looked like the second coming of a young Joey Porter in his relentless pursuit of either the quarterback or the running back. This was more evident in the second half of the game when the Browns attempted to keep a running back in on most plays for protection against him.

Jon Bostic was on his game at inside linebacker and even though both him and Vince Williams still missed too many tackles for my taste; they held it down in the middle. Bostic showed good range and recognition on a lot of plays while Williams fiery spirit was infectious to his teammates.