former Steelers lineback pointed out that the team’s expectations have declined in recent years.
The standard is the standard has become a well-known expression within the Pittsburgh Steelers since Mike Tomlin took over as head coach in 2007.
For a significant period, the Steelers’ standard was synonymous with winning championships. However, during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on February 7, former Steelers linebacker James Harrison pointed out that the team’s expectations have declined in recent years.
Harrison contended that such a decline should never be acceptable for the Pittsburgh football team.
The expectations should never change. I believe the expectations have shifted to ‘We just don’t want to have a losing season, Harrison conveyed to McAfee. He clarified that he wasn’t criticizing anyone, but he emphasized that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ historical standard is aimed at winning Lombardi Trophies. He highlighted the symbolic presence of six Lombardi Trophies in the team’s building and expressed concern that the current performance falls short even of winning a playoff game.
