Aubrey Bruce: The Steelers just don’t have the QBs to make a difference

Imagine this… As you prepare for an MMA or WBO fight, to sharpen your skills a sparring partner is hired. Miriam-Webster defines a sparring partner as: “Someone who helps a boxer practice: someone a boxer spars with for training.” & Generally, that means the partner hired is supposed to simulate the same habits and traits of the fighter that you are about to face. You can’t spar against a featherweight-class fighter when you are scheduled to fight a heavyweight opponent. Your speed and reaction skills may be enhanced but you may be at-risk when and if the time comes that you may be faced with the dilemma of absorbing a punishing blow from a heavyweight challenger. This is the first component of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive woes. After the Steelers suffered consecutive losses to two of the most inept teams in the NFL in 2023, the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots, the guillotine is now being sharpened to decapitate the heads of the defense. & The Steelers have lost two straight games to opponents with won-loss records far below .500. Why? Well, simply because of the defensive preparation (or lack thereof) for the Steelers. Not intentional neglect but not...