Vrabel singles out edge protection as primary concern vs. Steelers
Vrabel highlighted edge protection as a pressing issue for the Patriots' game plan against a Steelers front that creates turnovers and pass disruptions.
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Named T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward as specific threats to protect against
Pointed to Pittsburgh's history of creating pass-rush pass breakups and turnovers
Connected pass-rush pressure to the need to protect Drake Maye after Week 1 interceptions
Emphasized the difficulty of handling Pittsburgh's edge rushers without sacrificing coverage
Warned that Aaron Rodgers can still extend plays, requiring disciplined pass-rush and coverage balance
Framed protection of the edges as key to avoiding the kinds of mistakes that cost New England in Week 1