Former Steelers LB Vince Williams Defends Devin Bush

While most former Pittsburgh Steelers players have criticized the play of former first-round pick Devin Bush this season, his once-teammate Vince Williams is here to defend him.

Williams shared his thoughts on Twitter as to why Bush still needs to time to get back to where he once was on the field, tweeting "how can you ask him to lead the defense coming off that injury at 23…. while his confidence is in shambles????"

Devin is coming off of a major injury, his coach’s wife died, and he’s missing 2 of his starting linemen. Ppl called Bud a bust and then begged him to take “a home town discount to stay”. Btw, Devin Bush is 23 years old. If he plays till he’s 30 that’s 7 years to turn his career
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) November 30, 2021

Devin’s game has always centered around explosion and power. It takes an athlete 8-12 months just to get back from an ACL. It’s going to take at least double that to get back the high level of cutting and exploding that’s needed to look like a top 10 pick.
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) November 30, 2021

This isn’t even considering the physiological issues he must overcome, nor does it take into account all the lost reps and experience he’s missed out on while nursing his injury.
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) November 30, 2021

His effort could and should be better. BUT how can you ask him to lead the defense coming off that injury at 23…. while his confidence is in shambles????
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) November 30, 2021

This is obviously bigger than Devin and the media is using him as a scapegoat. It’s easy to pick on an underperforming top pick. Let’s not burry someone pre maturely because it’s convenient.
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) November 30, 2021

Bush and Williams played two seasons together before Williams retired prior to the 2021 season.

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