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NFL 2025-2026

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I was not surprised the Steelers lost today, but that was utterly embarrassing. The Bills ran for more yards than anyone has against the Steelers at home since 1975. To cap off this historic defensive display, a few players were mouthing off during the game - total lack of self-awareness and accountability.

The non-losing season is seriously in doubt at this point, not that that seems to matter to Mr. Rooney as long as the money rolls in.
 
I was not surprised the Steelers lost today, but that was utterly embarrassing. The Bills ran for more yards than anyone has against the Steelers at home since 1975. To cap off this historic defensive display, a few players were mouthing off during the game - total lack of self-awareness and accountability.

The non-losing season is seriously in doubt at this point, not that that seems to matter to Mr. Rooney as long as the money rolls in.
I agree on Rooney. This version of Rooney is not concerned with the results on the field, just at the box office.

-Mike
 
Time for the Steelers organization to CLEAN HOUSE. Players, coaches and front office included., I have never seen the fans and media outlets this irate and vocal at this level about it in my life. Everything from booing Renegade when it started playing yesterday at the stadium to radio stations absolutely incinerating what has continued to keep this team from winning to the point that this organization doesn't even deserve to even have the Terrible Towel at this point. Absolutely heartbreaking to be a Steelers fan right now. This feels like a nuclear fan bomb went off yesterday. Period.
 
Time for the Steelers organization to CLEAN HOUSE. Players, coaches and front office included., I have never seen the fans and media outlets this irate and vocal at this level about it in my life. Everything from booing Renegade when it started playing yesterday at the stadium to radio stations absolutely incinerating what has continued to keep this team from winning to the point that this organization doesn't even deserve to even have the Terrible Towel at this point. Absolutely heartbreaking to be a Steelers fan right now. This feels like a nuclear fan bomb went off yesterday. Period.
You're right.
The problem is though that they have replaced players, coaches and front office people. The only one who hasn't been replaced is the guy at top. I don't think Steeler fans can expect meaningful change until that guy is replaced. As mentioned before by my buddy @gln1955 the situation is the same with the baseball team.

-Mike
 
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You're right.
The problem is though that they have replaced players, coaches and front office people. The only one who hasn't been replaced is the guy at top. I don't think Steeler fans can expect meaningful change until that guy is replaced. As mentioned before by my buddy @gln1955 the situation is the same with the baseball team.

-Mike
You could say the exact same thing about the Dallas Cowboys (not a fan for other reasons, though).
 
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That whole America's Team thing is part of why I hate them. Being in OKC all you ever heard up to the 90s was Dallas, Dallas, Dallas.
It has gotten better. There are now big fan clubs of KC, Green Bay, Pittsburg and Cleveland.
As a lifelong Oilers/Titans fan, I miss the days of State rivalry. They would play a preseason game for state bragging rights ( unless my age addled mind is ... incorrect :D ) The Texans don't have that kind of gravitas. Also, their fans are unhinged in most interactions :D They still can't comprehend that the Oilers attire and history isn't theirs o_0. My favorite teams have always, and will forever be, The Oilers/Titans/Insert new name here and whomever is playing against the Cowboys.
 
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What's not to like about the Patriots now? I can't remember a quicker rebuild after moving on from one of the greatest coaches and QB's ever.
I wouldn't identify as a Patriots fan, but that turnaround is impressive nowadays.

-Mike
The quick rebuild is what I hate about them. I was hoping for at least a couple seasons my Dolphins might have a chance at the division. But noooooo!!!!