2025 Offseason

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers problems exemplified by Jim Rooney here:

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Cliff notes:

1. Deflect blame from Coach T. Because we adore him.
2. Pat yourself on the back for the majority of the conversation.
3. Contradict yourself by saying we aren't winning playoff games.

The new standard is to be mediocre. Get used to it folks.

 

[Bridgeburner]

The Rooney’s have a Jim?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

The Rooney’s have a Jim?

One of the few (or only?) that didn’t go into the family business. He wrote books instead & also did the ambassador thing

But I guarantee he is just echoing the rest of the family’s sentiments

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

12 days since the loss and still no reports of coachings changes... Just reports of Steelers entering contract discussions with Russ Wilson.

Seems like they are intent to run it back with the same shit.

 

[Superbelt]

12 days since the loss and still no reports of coachings changes... Just reports of Steelers entering contract discussions with Russ Wilson.

Seems like they are intent to run it back with the same shit.

Jim Rooney said as much.

Jim Rooney isn't making excuses for Steelers playoff woes…but

The brother of Steelers Chairman Art Rooney II, Jim Rooney was recently on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast to talk about the current state of the organization. Jim Rooney says he isn’t making excuses…BUT…

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“the reality is we outperform the NFL mean at a greater rate than just about any team for the last 25 years.”​

They are content to be an above .500 team. Anything else would be nice, but they are aiming for mediocrity, not the stars.


No one is getting punished or fired. Because the team achieved the goal. Our fucking Super Bowl is not having a losing record. Once that happens, the champagne is popped.

 

[Pure Steel]

12 days since the loss and still no reports of coachings changes... Just reports of Steelers entering contract discussions with Russ Wilson.

Seems like they are intent to run it back with the same shit.

Getting tougher to root for this team……only nitwits from other fan bases seem happy…..

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Getting tougher to root for this team……only nitwits from other fan bases seem happy…..

We'll always root for them, but optimism is at an all time low. This next year is looking like a complete wash.

Their defense is getting older. Offense is likely going to be painful to watch.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I just don't understand why they want Wilson back. Seen lots of reports of the disconnect between Arthur Smith & him. It obviously didn't work out the way they envisioned. Now they want to run it back and actually pay him big money to underwhelm.

 

[Superbelt]

I just don't understand why they want Wilson back. Seen lots of reports of the disconnect between Arthur Smith & him. It obviously didn't work out the way they envisioned. Now they want to run it back and actually pay him big money to underwhelm.

Because Tomlin doesn't care about things fitting together right.

Play his fucking system, and be happy.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Because Tomlin doesn't care about things fitting together right.

Play his fucking system, and be happy.

The current message they are sending the fans is demoralizing.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Some miscellaneous thoughts...

Steelers have one of the smaller coaching staffs in the league with 23 on payroll. Ravens have 40 by comparison. Can't even make a quality over quantity argument here. Steelers just flat out get outcoached all the time.

Locker room & facilities were graded as an F by the players/NFLPA. They like being traditional. But the Steelers are an international brand with one of the biggest fanbases in the NFL. Money should not be a problem to upgrade these things.

 

[Superbelt]

Some miscellaneous thoughts...

Steelers have one of the smaller coaching staffs in the league with 23 on payroll. Ravens have 40 by comparison. Can't even make a quality over quantity argument here. Steelers just flat out get outcoached all the time.

Locker room & facilities were graded as an F by the players/NFLPA. They like being traditional. But the Steelers are an international brand with one of the biggest fanbases in the NFL. Money should not be a problem to upgrade these things.

We're also a team that doesn't give a shit about analytics.

Gotta go on gut, instead.

Which NFL teams are most, least analytics-advanced? We surveyed 22 staffers around the league

Do the Browns still lead the way in analytics? Which franchises have bought in, and which remain skeptical? We polled NFL teams on advanced data usage.

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[FaCe-LeE-uS]

We're also a team that doesn't give a shit about analytics.

Gotta go on gut, instead.

Which NFL teams are most, least analytics-advanced? We surveyed 22 staffers around the league

Do the Browns still lead the way in analytics? Which franchises have bought in, and which remain skeptical? We polled NFL teams on advanced data usage.

www.espn.com

I seem to recall recent offseasons they were finally giving into the analytics. As in, they are just beginning to form an analytics team. Maybe we see them grow that again this offseason.

According to these recent articles, we have 3 on the analytics team. 1 was here, 1 hired as replacement for someone that left to the Cowboys, and then a new intern.

Steelers Hire Second Football Analyst

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expanding their analytical staff.

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Steelers Hire Football Analytics And Scouting Interns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made two late additions to their front office staff, hiring Jake Clancy as the team’s football analytics intern. While it’s not clear exactly when the hire was made, the Steelers.com front office page was recently updated to reflect Clancy’s name. Additionally, the...

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[thedddd]

Positive note. Wilson will most likely be going to Vegas.

 

[Pure Steel]

Positive note. Wilson will most likely be going to Vegas.

DJ should be ecstatic…..

 

[thedddd]

Rooney prefers Steelers keep Wilson or Fields

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.

www.espn.com

No crap they are only keeping one. I bet it will be Fields.

 

[Superbelt]

Yep, we're running this dumpster fire back.

Teryl Austin Will Return As Defensive Coordinator, Steelers Say

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to make coaching changes, but the coordinators aren’t one of them. Owner Art Rooney II indicated that OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin are slated to return in 2025. “Mike certainly knows that he’s evaluating his staff and will continue to do so,”...

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[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Rooney prefers Steelers keep Wilson or Fields

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.

www.espn.com

No crap they are only keeping one. I bet it will be Fields.

I've pretty much lost all faith in Art. Couldn't care less about anything he has to say. Right down there with all of Tomlin's word salad.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yep, we're running this dumpster fire back.

Teryl Austin Will Return As Defensive Coordinator, Steelers Say

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to make coaching changes, but the coordinators aren’t one of them. Owner Art Rooney II indicated that OC Arthur Smith and DC Teryl Austin are slated to return in 2025. “Mike certainly knows that he’s evaluating his staff and will continue to do so,”...

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