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PITTSBURGH (AP) The man in charge of managing the combustible mix of talent and egos on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense likes to choose his words carefully. Still Authentic Cordy Glenn Jersey , Todd Haley couldn’t help but take a not-so- thinly veiled shot at the outside noise that surrounded his

The Steelers have been able to survive anyway thanks to the typical brilliance from Antonio Brown, who leads the league in receptions and yards receiving; running back Le’Veon Bell; and the precocious play of Smith-Schuster. The 20-year-old already has four touchdown receptions Jeremy Kerley Jersey Elite , the most by an NFL player before his 21st birthday. Smith-Schuster has also provided a needed dose of youthful energy, from his viral touchdown celebrations to his love for his (briefly) stolen bicycle.

”He really does not like to make mistakes,” wide receivers coach Richard Mann said. ”It kills him. Therefore, he really works hard at not making mistakes, and I think that’s what we see on the field.”

That’s an attitude shared by a defense that has grown up quickly. Pittsburgh is tied for second in points allowed and is third in sacks. Rookie linebacker T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree have helped restore the menace to the pass rush. Joe Haden’s arrival gave the secondary a proven cornerback to lead a young group that includes budding second-year stars Artie Burns and Sean Davis.

Yet the real test lies ahead. The Patriots visit Heinz Field in December in what could be a battle for home-field advantage in the playoffs. Don’t expect the Steelers to go into cruise control until then. Even at 6-2, there’s much work to be done.

”We still can go back Adidas Nolan Patrick Jersey , look at the film and, `Oh look, we can clean this up. We can do this,”’ Bell said. ”We know we haven’t played our best football yet and we’re just glad that we’re able to get the wins where we’re getting them, whether they’re pretty or not.”

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