The Pittsburgh Steelers faced criticism over their defensive personnel and snap count decisions in their recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Key issues include the limited playing time of safety Juan Thornhill, who only recorded 20 snaps (26.3%), despite being regarded as the team's true free safety. Instead, Chuck Clark, who was signed only in summer, played most of the safety snaps (46, 60.5%), especially during passing situations and the critical final drive, where Thornhill did not see any snaps. This decision raised questions about the coaching staff’s approach, particularly regarding situational substitutions and the utilization of the best players in key moments. The team’s defensive struggles and the apparent mismanagement of personnel, especially in passing and run defense situations, highlight potential issues in game planning and personnel rotation. The coaching staff, led by Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, faces scrutiny over these choices, which seem inconsistent with the players' capabilities and the game’s needs. The controversy extends to the benching of Nick Herbig and the underuse of Jabrill Peppers, further emphasizing concerns about the team’s strategic decisions. As the Steelers prepare for their next game against the Green Bay Packers, the focus will be on how these personnel issues are addressed.