Steelers linebacker praises new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
At Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on August 2, linebacker Payton Wilson commended new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for his positive influence. Wilson highlighted Graham’s teaching style, which allows inside linebackers to focus on playing rather than overthinking. Wilson remarked on the fast-paced nature of practice and the improvement in the defense, contrasting it with previous struggles under the former coaching regime. Graham, who previously served with the Las Vegas Raiders, is noted for maximizing performance despite having less talent at his disposal.
- •Payton Wilson praises Patrick Graham's coaching style during training camp.
- •Graham is noted for releasing inside linebackers to just play football.
- •Steelers' defensive coaching staff was recently overhauled.
- •Graham previously led the Raiders' defense to notable rankings despite limited resources.
- •Training camp practices have been described as fast-paced with many mental reps.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — 1 Steelers coach is already winning over the locker room
"One Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker couldn't help but praise new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's impact at training camp.
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