When teams travel to Pittsburgh or welcome the Steelers to town, they know what theyre going to get.For decades, the Steelers have worn the badge of being a tough, hard-nosed team, built on the standards of a good defense and a steady offense. This is Marc-Edouard Vlasic Jersey what the Detroit Lions and head coach Dan Campbell are up against. The Lions will play the Steelers Sunday. Detroit is at the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to identities. While the Steelers have figured theirs out and have sustained it for decades, the Lions are still figuring out what they are under Campbell. Both the offense and defense have struggled in 2021. With a largely revamped roster from last season, the Lions' coaching staff is still figuring out how to best use what it has. Though there is a lack of short-term clarity, Campbell does have an idea of what he wants the team to be in the long run. Wed be built on defense and explosive run and pa s game, Campbell said. Thats what wed be. But, the first thing youd think of is defense. And then from there, we would be an explosive run and pa s team. Goff wants it realMuch has been made about the struggles of Jared Goff, Detroits first-year quarterback. Hes thrown for eight touchdowns against six interceptions this season, completing 66 percent of his pa ses. Hes also had plenty of Logan Couture Jersey struggles when it comes to moving the offense. The Lions have been shut out in multiple first halves, including in their games against Cincinnati and Philadelphia (both of which ended in routs). Campbell has made it known he wants more from Goff. In some situations, this may rub a player the wrong way. Not in this case. Hell embrace, he appreciates that, Campbell said. He, more than anything, he doesnt care if you coach him hard, like he just wants to be told. He doesnt want smoke blown up his you know what. So, he just wants it real, and he appreciates that. Scroll to ContinueStaying on the same pageWith the Lions experiencing these offensive struggles, there have been conversations within the Lions football building as to how to fix them. This starts with being connected on all Paul Martin Jersey fronts, as Campbell pointed out Wednesday. Having a clear chain of command and being on the same page carry importance. Its all encompa sing, Campbell said. I Tomas Hertl Jersey do think its important for your head coach and your quarterback to be on the same page. Not like we havent, but the more I can be around him and invest a little more time, I just think maybe it helps. Staying on the same page eliminates surprises within play calling and running the offense. This comes in handy when the Lions try to run plays they deem explosive. As long as were all on the same page and youre doing the things that were all trying to do or that were asking for, I think youve got no sweat, youve got no worries, Campbell said. BrieflyCampbell said he hasnt talked with general manager Brad Holmes regarding the po Joe Pavelski Jersey sibility of claiming wide receiver Josh Reynolds off waivers. Reynolds asked for and was granted a release by the Tenne see Titans, which had listed him as a healthy scratch in their most recent game. Reynolds is a player that Holmes and Goff are familiar with, from their time in Los Angeles. He was a fourth-round pick out of Texas AM in 2017. Honestly, Brad and I havent even talked about it right now, Campbell said. That doesnt mean he hasnt looked at it, but there again, he hasnt brought anything to me. Campbell said he and Holmes scouted Reynolds over this past offseason, when Reynolds was a free agent.