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Something is not right in Australian cricket, according to former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who described his greatest rivals as being in turmoil, following their recent spate of losses. Graeme Smith said he felt a waning culture was among the reasons for Australias troubles, but also named the rotation policy, the pressure on Steven Smith and a strengthening South Africa as contributing factors.There is obviously a lack of confidence that has developed, maybe through these losses, and the way they collapsed and fell away in that Perth Test. To me, it showed that, maybe, there is a lack of confidence or self-belief in that set-up at the moment. It does show me that there is something thats not right there, Graeme Smith said on the day he and former Australia captain Bill Lawry were made honourees of the Bradman Foundation, at a gala dinner at the SCG.After a 3-0 defeat in the Test series in Sri Lanka, Australia rallied to win the ODIs and T20Is, but then took a young side to play in South Africa, where they were whitewashed 5-0 in the ODI series. Graeme Smith believed that was where the cracks started to show, and that they have only widened after the defeat in the first Test.I was quite surprised at some of the selections that came to South Africa in the one-day series, and that hurt them badly. They lost 5-0, Graeme Smith said. For me, [the Australian team] was obviously built on the skill factor, but it was always built on a hardness, a really strong respect and culture for that Australian environment. I wonder whether its this whole rotation policy, whether some of that has been lost: that culture, that respect within the environment has been lost with so many different players coming through the system.Given the increasingly busy international schedule, most teams - South Africa included - seek to rest players, but Australias decision to leave their first-choice attack at home for the South Africa ODIs was surprising. They may have to do more of the same in the near future, having packed as much cricket as possible into the home summer. Towards the end of the 2016-17 season, Australias T20 side will play against Sri Lanka 16 hours before the Test team plays against India in a fixture collision Graeme Smith thinks will only further contribute to culture dilution.I was surprised at this method of James Sutherland looking to play a Test and T20 at the same time. Its very un-Australian for me, Graeme Smith said. Playing for Australia was something that was always preached to be how proud people were. It just seems like that is in turmoil a little bit at the moment.In the middle of that mess is Steven Smith, a fairly new captain. Graeme Smith was once in a similar position, and understands what its like to be trying to find your place as a leader. I can resonate with being in that position as a new captain. You have a lot to figure out, and I think you only have to pick up a book or a newspaper to realise there was quite a polarised, abrasive culture within the Australian set-up before he took over, Graeme Smith said. He is probably rebuilding, trying to create his own leadership style - how he wants the team to play, what are the type of players he wants to select - hes probably trying to work that out. Results have gone against him in Sri Lanka, he lost the ODI series in South Africa, and now the first Test at home. He was probably banking on being really strong at home this summer to resurrect things. He has got to ask a lot of questions.One of them is whether David Warner, who led the side to limited-overs victories in Sri Lanka, is better suited to the job. There will be natural debate on who is the right person to lead - should it be the old style, brash David Warner approach, or Steve Smith. He has to overcome a fair few things, but, hopefully, hell be able to do that really quickly, Graeme Smith said.Another is how Steven Smiths South African counterpart, Faf du Plessis, who has only captained in three Tests, only one away from home, and had only a three-man attack to work with, in the words of Graeme, outdid him. Du Plessis, who is leading in AB de Villiers injury-forced absence, continues to make a strong case for being given the role full-time, and it appears he has the backing of Graeme Smith too.Faf has developed hugely of late, he has grown into the role. 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Pittsburgh, which suffered its previous preseason shutout in 2014, has one offensive touchdown in two games.Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was held out for the second straight week along with running backs LeVeon Bell and DeAngelo Williams and wide receiver Antonio Brown.Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, missed the game with fractured ribs, while wide receiver Jordan Matthews sat out with a knee injury.Sam Bradford led Philadelphias offense to a field goal late in the first half, giving the Eagles a 10-0 lead at the break. He finished 14 of 19 for 115 yards.Jones had a dismal half for Pittsburgh, going 12 of 20 for 111 yards with four interceptions. The first was Carrolls 38-yarder for a score.Jones second interception came in the first quarter after leading the Steelers to the Philadelphia 8. A fade for Cobi Hamilton was broken up by Leodis McKelvin and intercepted by Malcolm Jenkins.Jones threw his third interception late in the second quarter as a pass intended for Sammie Coates was picked off in the end zone by Aaron Grymes. Jaylen Watkins picked off Jones again in the final minute of the half.Chase Daniel opened the second half, leading the Eagles on a 15-play, 87-yard touchdown drive. A 23-yard pass to Paul Turner helped set up Kenjon Barners 5-yard touchdown run, making it 17-0. Daniel finished 10 of 16 for 82 yards.ROOKIE WATCHSteelers: Second-round pick Sean Davis started his second straight game as the slot cornerback. Hes been rotating at safety and first-team slot cornerback after an injury to 2015 second-round pick Senquez Golson.Eagles: Third-round pick Isaac Seumalo started at left guard. Allen Barbre started at right tackle for Lane Johnson, who is expected to be suspended the first 10 games of the season. 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Newly acquired Dorial Green-Beckham was targeted in the red zone, and again later in the game, but the 6-foot-5 former second-round pick didnt finish with any catches.INJURY UPDATESteelers: The Steelers sat linebackers Jarvis Jones, Bud Dupree and Anthony Chickillo and cornerback Artie Burns, the teams first-round pick. Offensive lineman Cody Wallace suffered a hyperextended knee.Eagles: Kicker Caleb Sturgis suffered a concussion when he was struck by a punt during warmups. The Eagles also sat RB Wendell Smallwood, DT Mike Martin, WR Hunter Sharp, LB Mychal Kendricks and cornerbacks JaCorey Shepherd and Jalen Mills. Grymes (shoulder), Joe Walker (knee), and Blake Countess (head) left the game with injuries.QUOTABLESSteelers: Sometimes, its playmaking by them and sometimes its negligence by us, whether its route-running or throwing. 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