The Fire X blitz is a tenet of the zone blitz made popular by Dick LeBeau. Even with him gone, Keith Butler...
I already wrote earlier today about how a key stable of the core Dick LeBeau zone-blitz defense is the ability of the...
Much of our focus with Keith Butler’s defense has been its expected evolution in 2017. Transitioning away from Dick LeBeau’s scheme and...
This may not be directly related to the Pittsburgh Steelers any longer as of two years ago—a sentiment that is still somewhat...
It’s no secret the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to use more man coverage this season. Mike Tomlin said they need to be...
We’re starting to hit a lull in the offseason, clearly. I don’t know about you but I’m dying for some football. So...
Please check out this updated post at the link here. We’ve leaned pretty heavily on old Dick LeBeau playbooks throughout each season....
You probably haven’t heard yet if you spent the entirety of the past 24 hours sleeping, but during his usual radio spot,...
Keith Butler has had a lot in his bag of tricks during his time in Pittsburgh. His Storm Fire Zone, though, might...
Admittedly, this isn’t the sexiest topic to write about. But if you like the highlight reel plays, the sacks and big plays,...
I won’t bury the lede. When the Pittsburgh Steelers can prevent teams from gains of 35+ yards, they win. When they don’t,...
The battle of the Keystone State rages today featuring a matchup between a sparkle-eyed rookie and a grizzled veteran as the Pittsburgh...
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense will get their first taste of a rookie quarterback under defensive coordinator Keith Butler when they travel to...
Nobody is more aware of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ reputation in recent years against rookie quarterbacks than is defensive coordinator Keith Butler, who...
You have to tip your hat to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. Facing two tough-on-paper offenses to start the season, with an underwhelming...