Steelers of the 1980's > Steelers of the 2020's

Let's put this myth to rest. I keep seeing comments about QB purgatory of the 80's and how awful the Steelers were during this time.

FACTS:

December 30, 1984 - Steelers 24, Broncos 17. Divsional Round, Mark Malone QB
December 31, 1989 - Steelers 26, Oilers 23. Wildcard Round, Bubby Brister QB

2 playoff wins during the Noll/post-Bradshaw/pre-Cowher era


Playoff wins for Steelers from 2017 to 2024 = ZERO

 

The 2020's are shaping up to be worse than the 1980's thanks to the lack of playoff competitiveness and lows such as last season's collapse.

 

It was a very depressing time. It is yet another very depressing time.

 

Does anyone actually give a **** about a participation trophy ?I sure as hell don’t

 

Tomlin epitomizes participation trophies. Never a losing season. No playoff wins going on 8 years. Noll in the 80's NEVER had a streak like that.

Tomlin era Steelers = Steelers of 1960's

 

I'm having doubts about Omar as well, had a couple of nice drafts, but some of this stuff (maybe inspired by MT), is mind boggling.

 

I will take this a step further.

Bill Cowher

94 DR win vs Browns with NOD
95 DR win vs Bills with NOD
95 AFCC win vs Colts with NOD AFC champs
96 WC win vs Colts with Mike Tomzack
97 DR win vs Patriots with Kordell Stewart
01 DR win vs Ravens with Kordell Stewart
02 WC win vs Browns with Tommy Maddox

That is 7 playoff wins with 4 different quarterbacks during the Pre-Big Ben/Cowher era.


Playoff wins for Steelers from 2017 to 2024 = ZERO

 

Until Mike Tomlin is gone, they will never win another title. This is a reality ownership is being very stubborn about.

 

80’s team was better coached. But i think this team since 2020 has the edge in talent.

 

Agree... on talent. The '84 and '89 teams overachieved. The '89 team was a miracle after the disasterous 0-2 start. That had to be the worst start to an NFL season for an eventual playoff team of ALL TIME in the NFL. And to think... Steelers almost defeated the Elway Broncos at Mile High. We will see no such heroics... win or lose from Popcorn teams henceforth.

For you young Millenial and GenZ Steelers fans.... Steelers were outscored 92-10 in the first 2 games of the 1989 season vs Browns and Bengals.