Cam Heyward Eagles mauling angered Steelers D
Instead of the third preseason game being a dre s rehearsal, the , in Thursday's , just undre sed the . 's team struggled in every aspect -- so much so that the coach left his starters in for about a quarter longer than the did -- but of particular concern was how easily Philadelphia moved the ball on Pittsburgh's defense. "Everybody's pi sed off," defensive end said after the lo s, . "If you're not pi sed off you shouldn't be on this team. Big level of disappointment." The most demoralizing di sapointment took place when the allowed and the ' second-team offense to march unimpeded on back-to-back . The score might have ended up only
Ryan Carpenter Jersey a 10-point spread, but make no mistake: This was a blowout. It was especially embarra sing for a first-team defense, which was giving up Grand Canyon-sized running lanes to a second-team offensive line. ". Not following a signments, me included no
Valtteri Pulli Jersey pointing fingers," Heyward said, checking off the list of defensive struggles. "We've got to step up. More energy, sense of urgency."Luckily for Pittsburgh this game doesn't count, and there is still time to correct the troubles before the real season begins. "Best believe when we get to practice stuff better be handled. Or we're in for a long season. ," Heyward said. ".... We all have to look in the mirror. When we put on this jersey we represent a lot."*The "" AFC Season Preview is here. You're welcome. *