Teryl austin salary

When the Pittsburgh Steelers started 3-0, the defensive accolades knew no bounds. There were comparisons to the 2008 and 2010 teams and even the dynasty defenses of 1975 and 1978. Then, in eight days, after two heart-breaking, one-score losses, the fanbase’s fickle tide changed. A lot of people want to cast blame at the feet of defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, but that’s very shortsighted. Austin has the resume, pedigree, and results that demand the respect of Steelers Nation.

Austin has produced results during his time in Pittsburgh. That’s why he earned an extension earlier this year. In 2023, Pittsburgh had the sixth-best scoring defense. They were eighth in turnovers, eighth in first downs allowed, and fifth in red zone touchdowns allowed. In the final three games, with the season on the line, the defense allowed just one second-half touchdown. That was accomplished without Cam Heyward at his best and Minkah Fitzpatrick for eight games.

In 2022, Austin’s first year as coordinator, Pittsburgh’s defense started poorly, but they turned it around after the bye. In the final n

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