3 players that will make or break the Steelers 2019 season

JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Vance McDonald #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers goes up for a touchdown catch during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 18, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Ryan Young/Getty Images ) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Devin Bush of Michigan reacts after being chosen #10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

2. Devin Bush

This one goes without saying, it is clear that the Steelers invested a bunch of draft capital in this guy to ensure that they could claim their difference maker and make sure he starts making an impact as soon as possible.

Bush will step into a role that some may not be sure that he is entirely ready for. The interior line backer position in Keith Butler’s defense will always be the leader of the defense. A rookie of Bush’s stature will be responsible for managing the defense as well as making plays against the run and the pass. Coverage skills, blitz ability, and leadership are three qualities that Bush will have to improve on in order to fill the shoes of Ryan Shazier.

It is absolutely critical that the defense improves this season. Another cliché incoming – “Defense wins championships.” This phrase reigns especially true when the offense loses their most talented play makers.

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