The Pittsburgh Steelers are navigating a challenging start to their post-Mike Tomlin era. After an easy victory against the Atlanta Falcons in their first game, the team’s performance fell short against the New England Patriots in Week 2. The Steelers lost 20-3, resembling a less competitive team.
The offensive struggles were evident as the Steelers managed only 235 yards. Running back Jaylen Warren stood out as the sole player with over 44 yards. This offensive ineptitude prompted former coach Mike Tomlin to criticize their performance on NBC’s “Football Night in America.”
“From my perspective, they don’t have a place to hang their hat,” Tomlin stated. “They haven’t established the run, they’re not performing well on third down… and to make matters worse, they’re not getting yards in chunks.”
Tomlin emphasized the need for urgency, stating the team must address at least one of these issues promptly.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers also voiced his dissatisfaction with the offensive play. He pointed out head coach Mike McCarthy’s play-calling, suggesting the need for improvement in strategy.
“In a game like today where there wasn’t a lot of flow to it, we need to be better — and it starts with me,” Rodgers said.
Rodgers emphasized the importance of communication with the coaching staff to identify effective plays.
During Tomlin’s final year with the Steelers, the team showed more offensive competence, recording 316.9 yards and 23.4 points per game. Comparatively, McCarthy’s current team averages 249.5 yards and 11.5 points per game over the first two matches.
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