The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2024 season in brutal fashion, losing five straight games. It was a devastating collapse, especially considering the team was sitting at 10-3 just a few weeks earlier. Fans had finally dared to believe the Steelers were about to end their playoff drought, but instead, they watched in shock as the team faltered when it mattered most.
With the season slipping away, Steelers fans were desperate for answers from Team President Art Rooney II . Rooney's comments following the brutal finish only added to the frustration. While fans expected a serious reflection on what went wrong, Rooney stood firm in defending the coaching staff and its size—one of the smallest in the NFL.
His unwillingness to acknowledge the need for change was disheartening, especially when the team clearly could benefit from more support on the sidelines. The Steelers seemed content with sticking to the same formula, even though it was clearly failing. Meanwhile, the Steelers' biggest rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, made a major move by hiring Chuck Pagano as their senior secondary coach.
It was another clear example of how the Ravens continue to evolve and strengthen their team, while the Steelers remain stuck in their ways. This only adds insult to injury for Pittsburgh fans, as they watch their rival make bold decisions to improve while their own organization remains complacent. The contrast couldn't be more frustrating.
Ravens won the division and still went out and added fu.
