For the majority of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the top teams in the NFL. But they couldn't have picked a worse time to go cold. They have dropped their last four games and did not win the AFC North division despite having a comfortable lead for most of the season.
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Antonio Brown Rips Mike Tomlin With Racial Slur
The Steelers have lost five straight playoff games under head coach Mike Tomlin. And a this rate, it doesn't seem like that trend will end this year. After losing a critical game to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18, they surrendered the AFC North division crown to the Baltimore Ravens.
After the loss, former Steelers star Antonio Brown did not hesitate to call out Tomlin and described him as the "N***a of the day," on social media.
#Renegade #Niggaoftheday pic.twitter.com/QCC00BTaMZ
— AB (@AB84) January 5, 2025
Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on QB Change
Fans across the league were confused when Russell Wilson was named the Steelers starting quarterback in Week 7. Not because Russell Wilson isn't any good, but more so because Justin Fields had already done his job in keeping them afloat while Wilson was injured. He led the Steelers to a 4-2 record, including a 3-0 start in Wilson's absence.
When asked about the decision to name Wilson the starter once he was cleared, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it was more about having the chance to evaluate both quarterbacks.
"Look, if it doesn't work out, I'll take the heat, I'll shoulder the blame, no problem. The reason I did this, is I knew I had two quarterbacks going into camp that are very capable, but I wanted to see both of them before I made a long-term decision," Tomlin said.
"I want to see at least what I have from [Wilson], exhaust all options, and then make a decision down the stretch."
After being named the starter, Wilson got off to a hot start, going 4-1 in his first five games. But as the season has matured Wilson and the Steelers have cooled off, dropping four straight games.
