Quote Originally Posted by MicroBioSteel View Post
Actually the team already bounces between 34 and 43 formations right now....I'm just suggesting that more use of the 43 might be more productive given available talent, current injury status, and the way the officials are calling the game.
Considering how much time the Steelers will likely have to spend in Nickel, Big Nickel, Dime and any other passing down packages, I would imagine that the Steelers would naturally use more 4 DL alignments as opposed to 5 LB alignments (like the Packers) simply due to the health and depth of the LBs...