The Pittsburgh Steelers are supposed to win games with defense. That’s the identity. That’s the brand. That’s the Tomlin-era standard. But when Bill Cowher—the man who built that reputation starts raising questions, you listen. And once again, the Hall of Famer didn’t hold back. Despite a gritty showing against the Colts, Cowher believes something deeper is still broken in Pittsburgh’s defense. Communication, consistency, and composure… the cracks are showing.

“Back to what?… They still have some communication problems, particularly as it relates to the back end. A lot of it is because of injuries. There’s no question about it.”

During his appearance on NFL on CBS, Bill Cowher didn’t sugarcoat his thoughts when asked if the Steelers’ defense was back. While the former linebacker acknowle

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