Mike Tomlin Says Key Packers Unit Is ‘Basically Sound’

 

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face arguably their hardest problem of the season in Week 8.

They are going to host the Inexperienced Bay Packers in what is likely to be Aaron Rodgers‘ solely probability to face his former group.

Sadly, the veteran quarterback must cope with a troublesome protection, at the least in accordance with his head coach.

“Acquired plenty of respect for (Packers defensive coordinator) Jeff Hafley and the work he’s doing over there with these guys. They’re basically sound. They don’t quit massive performs. They scale back the quantity of grass that they need to play in, and in doing so, they make offenses function in an effort to attain on them. You’ve received to be clear. You’ve received to execute,” Mike Tomlin stated.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin with excessive reward for Jeff Hafley’s protection

“Acquired plenty of respect for Jeff Hafley and the work he’s doing over there with these guys, they’re basically sound, they don’t quit massive performs” #GBvsPIT pic.twitter.com/RXu04R73UU

— Hogg (@HoggNFL) October 21, 2025

The Steelers’ inconsistent offensive line can have its arms full attempting to include Micah Parsons.

The All-Professional edge rusher is coming off his first three-sack sport within the NFL, and he’s emerged as the favourite to win Defensive Participant of the Yr.

But, pretty much as good because the Packers’ protection has been this season, it does have…