4 reasons why Steelers fans should be worried about Minkah Fitzpatrick
By Tommy Jaggi
There have been no splash plays from the All-Pro so far
One of the most disappointing aspects of Fitzpatrick’s game in 2020 is that there have been zero splash plays so far. While we clearly cannot rely on him to take the ball away once per contest, Fitzpatrick hasn’t even been close to getting his hands on the football yet.
This isn’t just interceptions, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries, it’s pass defenses too. Last year, Minakah successfully defended passes thrown his way 9 times in addition to earning 5 interceptions. In fact, he had more combined pass defenses and takeaways than receptions allowed last year (13).
The 2020 season is trending in a very different direction for Fitzpatrick. Though he’s given up 42 yards, Minkah oftentimes can’t even be found in the vicinity of the ball. As a result, he hasn’t come close to being that enforcer the Steelers need in the back end. If Minkah doesn’t start making plays on the football very soon, he can kiss any chances of being an All-Pro player in 2020 goodbye. When you play the safety position, it’s crucial to create takeaways.