Steelers to 'simplify' defensive game plan against Bucs

PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers are simplifying the defense after giving up 42 points to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Pittsburgh needs a boost after an 0-1-1 start and a Monday Night Football matchup with league passing leader Ryan Fitzpatrick and the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "It's not an excuse, but I think simplifying the game plan, letting us line up and make plays, line up to what we see (will help)," said cornerback Joe Haden, who expects to return to the lineup after missing the Chiefs game with a hamstring issue. "We have to do a lot of film study, study the receivers and see where they line up at. And since they throw with timing, we've got to get a feel for the concepts." Defensive coordinator Keith Butler admitted to trying to "do too much" with the Kansas City game plan, and the communication breakdowns commenced. At Heinz Field, Chiefs quarterback  Patrick Mahomes became the first...

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