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Darius Slay Criticizes Steelers’ Struggling Defense by the Standard of a Reigning Super Bowl Champion

Darius Slay genera intriga con comentarios inesperados sobre su tiempo con  los Philadelphia Eagles. - M Sports

Pittsburgh, PA – Former Eagles star and reigning Super Bowl champion Darius Slay has not held back in his first major comments as a Steeler, delivering harsh criticism of Pittsburgh’s defense. After two weeks of play, the Steelers sit at 1-1, but the way they’ve reached that record has raised alarm bells.

Pittsburgh barely escaped with a narrow win over the Jets in Week 1 before being thoroughly dismantled, 31–17, by the Seahawks in Week 2. Adding to the frustration, rookie mistakes on special teams gifted Seattle an early touchdown and underscored what Slay sees as a breakdown in the discipline and toughness once synonymous with Steelers football.

Slay drew a sharp contrast with the standard he experienced during last season’s title run with Philadelphia:

“We started off the same way, 1-1. We wasn’t feeling like we were living up to the Philly standard and next thing you know, we turn around after the bye week, No. 1 DEF in the league, Super Bowl champion. So I told them, ‘Man, keep our composure and let’s be detailed!’”

His remarks cut straight to the heart of the issue. The defense that once built the Steel Curtain legacy — a unit feared across the NFL — now looks vulnerable, inconsistent, and self-inflicted in its mistakes. Fans and analysts alike have echoed Slay’s concerns, pointing to missed tackles, lack of pressure, and an identity crisis on defense.

For the Steelers, Slay’s words are more than a critique; they are a challenge. To reclaim their identity, Pittsburgh must find composure, eliminate mental errors, and rediscover the steel toughness that once defined them.

Chiefs Fan-Favourite WR Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is mourning a devastating personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.” Rice, who grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose, has long credited that example with shaping his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Rashee that strength isn’t being unbreakable — it’s standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Rashee lives and plays today.” As a featured target in the Chiefs’ offense, Rice has earned complete trust for his short-to-intermediate separation, yards-after-catch power (YAC), and chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Coaches describe him as “calm, focused, and mature beyond his years,” a disciplined route-runner who finds tight windows in the red zone. Through Week 5 of the 2025 season, Rice has no registered game statistics as he serves a league-issued six-game suspension to start the regular season; major stat services list no 2025 game logs to date.  The Kansas City Chiefs have provided time and private support for Rice and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while messages commemorating “Spidey” continue to spread nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Rice kept his public remarks brief before leaving in the embrace of teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”