In the era of James Harrison, the Pittsburgh Steelers embodied a distinctive style of football characterized by toughness and a smashmouth approach.

In the era of James Harrison, the Pittsburgh Steelers embodied a distinctive style of football characterized by toughness and a smashmouth approach.

In the era of James Harrison, the Pittsburgh Steelers embodied a distinctive style of football characterized by toughness and a smashmouth approach. However, the team is presently undergoing a transitional phase, and in the process, they seem to have veered off course, losing both their direction and the standard they were once known for.

Speaking on the February 7 episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” Harrison remarked, “The expectation has become we don’t want to have a losing season.” Without assigning blame, he emphasized that the true standard for the Pittsburgh Steelers is winning Lombardis, pointing to the six Lombardi trophies displayed in their building. Currently, the team falls short of even winning a playoff game.

Harrison expressed the need to return to the legacy and lore that define the Pittsburgh Steeler standard, emphasizing that the current situation doesn’t align with their historical identity.

As the Steelers work on reshaping their staff in preparation for the 2024 NFL draft, it is evident that they are not currently part of the Super Bowl discussions. However, under the guidance of coach Mike Tomlin, the team appears to be taking steps to realign with their historical standards and regain a more successful path.