Antonio Brown on ESPN

True but if Tomlin is a hard ass behind closed doors, and/or he tried to fix it but couldnt...then I would say we have some serious respect issues from our players with our head coach. Either way, we have two active players indicating that we have a divided locker room and that is an issue no matter who's fault it is.

 

I think the anonymous Steeler isn't a Steeler. I think it is ed DOUCHETTE The D is on purpose.

 

I would say a multitude of people caused problems this year. Woodley caused friction by being "awful". Wallace caused friction by being unable to "focus". Ben caused friction by being a crybaby over losing BA. Tomlin more than likely caused friction by benching every rb for fumbling and yet keeping Wallace and AB out there for almost every play. Mendy caused friction by literally just not showing up for a game. The defense caused friction early in the season by not being able to protect a lead. The offense caused friction later in the season for not being able to capitalize on the good field position the defense was giving them. I think there's actually more blame than credit to go around after this season. PLENTY of blame.

 

I wouldn't take anything Antonio Brown says too seriously ESPN asked him the top 3 receivers in the NFL and he said Mike Wallace was #1. He's sticking up for his boy.

 

Hines Ward has said the same thing basically. The leadership is gone . .We need more Jpeezies and Hines Ward type players. Is it me or do these younger guys seem like spoiled undisciplined brats.

Bman

 

Unfortunately this is the evolution of sports now-a-days. The days of tough men competing to be the best by proving it to themselves for themselves and their team-mates are fading away. It is now all about me, flashyness, getting paid, being the center of attention, being cutsie and a showboat. Football is following basketball. Unfortunate. It is all about emulating the video-game realm...sad!

 

I think Big Ben could be more of a leader too. Not getting along with the OC is not a great way to start off the season. But like most on here I believe it starts with Tomlin.

 

I had read the same thing but it came from Hines Ward. He said that since he has left and a few other leaders that there is a lot of finger pointing in the locker room. He also said that when he played the Steelers where considered all brothers and there was no finger pointing, if they had a problem they worked it out together.

 

There are several comments on here that I agree with and some I dont. First, Tomlin isnt different in the locker room than what he shows on the field. If he is, thats why he lost the team. Players need to know that you are who you are and are consistent in that approach and appearance. If you act all big and bad in the locker room but act like scared school girl in the battle, you will lose respect of the players.

Secondly, Wallace was clearly never playing for the team, he was playing for him. I have never seen a WR fight LESS for a football than him EVER!! He has talent when he WANTS it, but he has been a huge disappointment for 2 years. Ever since he made that dumb 2000 yd claim he has been acting like a spoiled little biatch.

Ben not accepting BA leaving or how he left shows me he is an immature baby still. The Rooneys brought in a OC that runs an offense that doesnt get the QB killed. The Rooneys are trying to protect their 100M investment. Ben was having his best year before the injury and yet he still doesnt get it. Thats a player who is playing for himself.

I am sure all these guys want to win and win SuperBowls but if they arent winning they dont conduct themselves in a professional manner. I also agree that Woodley needs to step it up. I was fan of his when he played at Michigan, I was ecstatic with the pick, thrilled to learn he was a Steeler fan growing up, but hugely disappointed that he hasnt brought it since "getting paid".

There are a lot of holes in this team and most of them are mental, immature, selfish mindsets. There is no doubt we have talented players but we also have a lot of players who dont know what it is or how to play as a team instead of being the best guy on a losing team.

 

You took the words right out of my mouth!!!!!!!!

 

Yeah...I totally agree with all of this. Unfortunately, the players need to man up and stop trying to get attention from the media like they are little kids.
This article pretty much sums up my feelings:

http://triblive.com/sports/joestarkey/3508690-74/brown-steelers-ravens#axzz2LpjOhzuM

Now can we PLEASE just get back to the task at hand and quit crying to the media? Settle the issues "in-house" and do what it takes to get back to Steeler fricken football!!!