Comparing the 2008 Steeler defense to the 1976 Steel Curtain defense is a daunting task. First off, the 1976 Steelers ran a 4-3 defense and the 2008 Steelers run a 3-4 hybrid defense. Secondly, there are more personal foul hits called on a defense in today’s current NFL versus then. Lastly, sacks of the quarterback have only been an official stat since 1982. Taking those three things into consideration, we are left to look at the total yards, passing yards, rushing yards and points allowed as the only true comparisons. Through 12 games in 1976, the Steel curtain defense allowed 3060 total yards, Read more [...]