Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin enjoyed a fruitful 15-year partnership with the Steelers, but evidently that isn’t enough to shield the veteran coach from criticism from his former quarterback.
Roethlisberger spoke Monday about the Steelers’ disappointing loss to the Patriots in an episode of his “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger.”
He noted many of Pittsburgh’s shortcomings in that upset loss and seemed to take aim at the team’s recent struggles, lack of discipline and overall attitude throughout the season.
“Maybe the tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers is done,” Roethlisberger said.
This isn’t the first time that Roethlisberger has openly criticized his former team.
He referred to some of the team’s players as “coddled” last season in comments that drew the ire of defensive lineman Cameron Heyward.
the fifth-fewest total yards per game. Quarterback Kenny Pickett continues to underwhelm under center, and he’s currently in the middle of a major down stretch, throwing for just 1 touchdown over the last four games combined and going over 200 yards in just one contest during this same stretch.
That’s incredibly bad news for the Steelers with Cleveland’s playmaking defense up next.
Jim Schwartz’s unit just gave MVP contender Lamar Jackson plenty of troubles on Sunday, holding him to a dismal 13-of-23 performance with 2 interceptions (including a pick-six).
Though Deshaun Watson is still settling in and dealing with another injury, leading a game-winning drive to defeat Baltimore is sure to give him plenty of positive momentum.
A date with Pittsburgh’s defense — which has allowed the fifth-most yards per game to opponents — should certainly help him have another nice day.
The Browns should win this game, and I think the Steelers’ lackluster offense will allow Cleveland to cover as well.
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