As a group, the Steelers are not concerned about a couple dubious streaks continuing to haunt their defense, not when they still manage to win the game.
But there may be signs that is about to change. And a lot of that has to do with the return of their No. 1 pick.
Derrick Harmon’s debut with the Steelers was a smash hit — literally — beginning with his very first series when he took on a double team to create pressure for Keaanu Benton, chased down running back TreVeyon Henderson from behind, and registered a sack on just his third snap.
After missing four weeks with an MCL sprain, Harmon played 35 snaps in the 21-14 victory in New England on Sunday and immediately showed that his presence will go a long way toward improving the defensive line.
“He's a competitor, he wanted to be out