The first step in solving a problem is admitting that there is one.
The Steelers haven't backed away from the issues they've had defensively this season, but sometimes it's difficult to work on problems in the middle of a season when there's also concern about preparing for the next opponent. That's one reason why the team spent last week -- the bye week they earned during the opening weekend of NFL playoffs -- going over some of the issues they've had on defense.
At various times this season, the Steelers have had issues stopping the run or giving up long pass plays. It hasn't consistently shown up, as the team's fifth-overall ranking in total defense and 13-3 record would attest, but it's been troublesome enough that the coaching staff spent all of last week drilling the defense on its deficiencies.
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