Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 changes you can expect in the second half of the season

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a successful two point conversion in the first half during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 25: L.J. Fort #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a stop against the Tennessee Titans during a preseason game on August 25, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Packages with LJ Fort

The inside linebacker position is getting better, but it’s still not great. Jon Bostic is playing well, and Vince Williams continues to be a player this team wants on the field. But both of them on the field leaves the middle of the pass coverage wide open.

LJ Fort can fix that. He’s played well enough earn significant playing time. He’s not Ryan Shazier, but outside of Matthew Thomas he’s the most versatile linebacker on the roster.

With him in the lineup, there is a safety net in pass coverage. Plus, he’s pretty solid at finding the quarterback in blitz packages. No one saw him being the savior of the position, but with Fort on the field this defense is actually… better.

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