Steelers Refocus Practice to Fix Red Zone Issues | T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick Aren't Liabilities

Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took their mini-bye week to refocus practice to fix red zone issues on offense and defense. Christopher Carter discusses what Mike Tomlin revealed about their plan, and what will have to be addressed by the Steelers to get back to being one of the best red zone defenses and improve from being one of the worst red zone offenses. 

Also, Chris goes into the Steelers locker room to talk with Alex Highsmith about his potential return and what the Steelers can do better to free up T.J. Watt from being double and triple-teamed as much as he has been. 

Finally, Chris also asks Tomlin about what Minkah Fitzpatrick has been doing for the Steelers' pass defense. While the All-Pro safety hasn't produced an interception yet this season, his role has made the Steelers the best pass defense at defending the middle of the field, and the stats make it clear.

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