Steelers Target Tua's Weaknesses | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Atlanta Falcons in week 1, and the big news is that Tuha Tago-Viloa has been named the Falcons, starting quarterback. This isn't exactly new territory for the Steelers' defense, as they've got plenty of tape on Tuha from his time with the dolphins. Linebacker Patrick Queen, who knows Tuha from their college days in the SEC, offered his congratulations. He acknowledged Tuha's journey and the challenges he's overcome, calling him a great dude and a great quarterback. Queen also pointed out that while they played against him before, this is a new system with new coaches so they can't just rely on old game plans. Safety-Jekwan Briskler echoed that sentiment, noting that while they can look at some past trends, especially with the new Falcons head coach having, ties to the Browns, it's still a bit of an unknown. The Steelers' defense going into week 1 trying to figure things out, both offensively

1:00and defensively. The Steelers' defense, despite having a new coaching staff themselves, is familiar with the offensive schemes they might face, given the new head, coaches' background. This could give them an edge, especially against a quarterback like Tuha, whose physical limitations might be a factor. Ultimately, the Steelers are focused on preparation, watching film, and sticking to their game plan. They know Tuha has tendencies, and it's their job to exploit them and play sound defense. It's a big opportunity for the Steelers' defense to make a statement early in the season.