After years of having to pick through drafts looking for answers, the Steelers appear to finally have the pieces to build a talented secondary. Rookies Sean Davis and Artie Burns earned their keep in the starting lineup by season's end.
Davis saw more opportunities earlier in the season but was eventually relegated to backup duties before being inserted as a starter for good. He proved to be an asset in run support and in pass defense.
Burns recorded three interceptions, tying for the most by a cornerback in a season during the Mike Tomlin era. He also had the second-most passes defensed on the team.
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