Posts By Owen Straley
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ArticleStatistical Review Of The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Secondary
The 2021 Steelers defense undeniably regressed as a unit when compared to the 2020 and 2019 units, both of which respectively finished...
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Film Room: Cam Sutton Tape Evaluation Versus Ravens
After entering Sunday with just an 8% chance of making the NFL playoffs, the Steelers took care of business, securing an overtime...
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Film Room: CB Ahkello Witherspoon’s Hot Streak Continues
In their anticipated Week 17 home matchup against the division rival Cleveland Browns, the Steelers defense pitched one of their best performances...
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Film Room: Ahkello Witherspoon’s Performance Vs Chiefs
Midway through the offseason, when the Steelers surprisingly released a veteran starting cornerback in Steven Nelson, after having already lost a slot...
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Film Room: Steelers Safety Tandem Shine Against Titans
It’s not often that a team gets outgained 318-168 in total yards, out possessed at a nearly 2:1 rate, all while allowing...
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Film Room: CB Ahkello Witherspoon Tape Evaluation
Ahkello Witherspoon Tape Evaluation: Week 13-14 Â When the Steelers first acquired Ahkello Witherspoon from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2023...
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Week One Preview: Bills’ Secondary Vs Steelers’ Receivers
After a lengthy offseason, which saw the Pittsburgh Steelers revamp their roster following the departure of multiple veteran leaders, the season is...
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Film Room: James Pierre Searching For Consistency In Otherwise Solid Debut
Entering the 2021 Steelers training camp, few players received more hype than James Pierre, a second year UDFA cornerback, seemingly poised to...
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Evaluting The Steelers’ Youthful Secondary Ahead Of Preseason Opener
Following the offseason departures of a pair of talented cornerbacks in Steven Nelson and Mike Hilton, many viewed the secondary as a...
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Film Room: Joe Haden’s Bag Of Tricks Keeps Him Playing At High Level
When the Steelers acquired Joe Haden ahead of the 2017 season, many believed the 28 year olds best years were behind him....
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Film Room: Can Melvin Ingram Cover?
Exiting the 2021 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense still had two glaring holes on their depth chart, a capable third safety,...
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Film Room: How Robert Spillane Can Carve Out A Role In The Steelers’ Nickel Defense
After Devin Bush went down with a season ending ACL tear, the Steelers were forced to turn to a relative unknown at...
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Film Room: Terrell Edmunds’ Versatility
Although Edmunds lacks turnover creation, with just three interceptions and zero forced fumbles to his credit in 47 career games, it’s been...
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Why Steelers CB James Pierre Is Poised For A Breakout 2021 Season
Following the unsurprising offseason departure of stalwart Nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, and the far more unpredictable release of Joe Haden’s running mate...
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Film Room: Minkah Fitzpatrick Playing In The Box
Following a disgruntled exit from Miami, largely stemming from frustration due to his role in the defense, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s impact was felt...
