Pittsburgh's defense vs. Arizona's offense is the main story, but sometimes things can go the other way despite all predictions. What about the Cardinal's defense?
Line watchers may recognize NT Bryan Robinson from his days with the Bears in 2004 & 2005. Robinson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 1997 with the St. Louis Cardinals and as been with the Bengals, Bears, and Dolphins. When he was with the Bears I thought he was a come down from Ted Washington and Keith Traylor who were the equivalent of the Pat and Kevin Williams. Don't even try to run at them.
The most amazing thing is that the Cardinals have drafted 14 DTs since 1997 including the two guys listed behind him in the Cardinal's depth chart Alan Branch and Gabe Watson. This includes two coveted former Badgers Wendell Bryant the 12th pick in the 2002 draft and Tom Burke taken in the 3rd round in 1999. That's quite a story that I would be surprised gets a mention on today's fluffy TV coverage.
I would expect the Steelers to blast some plays up Robinson's gut and try to wear him down. McGinn says, at 300, former Bear Bryan Robinson is one of the smallest nose tackles in the game, and is a decent technician and plays with adequate strength at the point.
The other DT was the Cardinal's 3rd round pick in 2004, Darnell Docket. He is considered the stronger and quicker of the two DTs.
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