Despite being outgained every week this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still miraculously 6-4.
That’s more of a credit to a great defense that’s been the backbone of the team. While the offense can be likened to watching paint dry.
Led by second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett and running back Najee Harris, the Steel City’s offense just hasn’t found its footing through ten weeks of football.
Throughout the season, different Steelers players have expressed displeasure with the offense and offensive coordinator Matt Canada who was fired Tuesday morning.
The latest being the aforementioned Harris, who voiced his frustration following Sunday’s loss to the Browns.
Harris Tired Of Team’s Offensive Struggles
Through his career, Harris hasn’t been one to talk much after losses. But, following Sunday’s loss where the Steelers didn’t even have 250 total yards — 249 to be exact — the former Doak Walker Award winner at Alabama voiced his frustration with the offense and his lack of usage.
“It’s hard, bro,” Harris told CBS Sports after the game. “I want to say what I really want to say. It’s difficult.”
“We’re going to have to talk,” Harris continued. “I guess, I should say, as a team. That’s the best way I can say it. … There’s just a lot of stuff that just goes around that you guys don’t see. I’m just at the point where I’m tired of this sh-t.”
Harris then said the issues are fixable, but in the same breath he questioned if they’d fix it.
Harris also alluded to the fact that their record doesn’t reflect how drastically things need to change on offense in order for Pittsburgh to be thinking playoffs.
Tomlin may be stubborn, but he’s not stupid.
Mike Tomlin Moves On From Canada
For the better part of two-plus seasons the Steelers’ offense has been anemic and bland, with very little innovation and creativity. That’s a direct result of the aforementioned Canada, who just didn’t get the most out of the talent the Steelers have offensively.
Steelers Offense Was Too Feeble Considering Talent
To have playmakers such as George Pickens and Jaylen Warren and the aforementioned Harris and still be outgained for ten consecutive weeks, forced Tomlin to consider all options, with the top one being to fire Canada as the play caller.
It was beyond time to make the move. Tomlin is one of the best at understanding the pulse of his team and ultimately realized that he could no longer stand pat with Canada at the helm of his offense.
