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Carter’s Classroom: Surge in defensive talent boosts schematics, too

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T.J. Watt. - MATT SUNDAY / DKPS

It's no secret the Steelers have been trying to get younger, faster and more aggressive on defense through the draft and free agency. T.J. Watt represents the fifth consecutive first-round draft pick on a defensive player.

So it makes sense that those players and others who have worked their way into the fold are bringing dynamics to the defense that had been absent in recent seasons.

We take a look at the elements the different players are bringing and how they worked into Keith Butler's game plan Sunday in the 21-18 victory at Cleveland:

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