Steelers Fans Question Whether Firing Teryl Austin Would Help

Fans’ Outrage Over Steelers’ Playoff Failures Appropriate but Misplaced

MIKE TOMLIN | PHOTO BY KARL ROSER/PITTSBURGH STEELERS He’s gone from Coach of the Year to the Coach They Wish Was No Longer Here in a span of five weeks or five one-and-done trips to the postseason (take your pick), but that doesn’t mean the avalanche of criticism being heaped upon Mike Tomlin is entirely on point. There’s justifiable frustration, but there’s also a lot of piling on going on in Steeler Nation these days. Complaints about Tomlin’…

Steelers Fans Question Whether Firing Teryl Austin Would Help

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing deep frustration from fans over the team's struggles, with many calling for the firing of defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. However, much of the defensive strategy is tied directly to head coach Mike Tomlin, suggesting that Austin's removal may not significantly alter the situation. As Tomlin has historically retained significant control over defensive decisions, the effectiveness of a potential new coordinat…

Would Steelers Firing Teryl Austin Even Make Much Difference?

Would the Steelers firing Teryl Austin even make much difference? Steelers fans angry with the current state of the team have called for blood, and Teryl Austin has received a lot of those calls—at least from those who know they are not getting Mike Tomlin’s blood. The Steelers’ defense played poorly down the stretch, communication […]