Rooneys

I’m not sure this entire mess falls on Tomlin. At some point, Steelers ownership needs to take real responsibility for the debacle we’re watching. They’re the ones who kept letting quality players walk out the door  and the list speaks for itself.

Now, I do agree with moving on from Fields, and I still believe Rodgers gives us a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl with the right supporting cast. But this list is a perfect reminder that the problem isn’t always the roster  it’s the fact that we keep replacing good players instead of fixing the play-calling and leadership issues that made them want to leave in the first place.

Former Steelers now producing for contenders: • Los Angeles Chargers: Najee Harris, Donte Jackson, Bud Dupree • Miami Dolphins: Minkah Fitzpatrick, James Daniels • Buffalo Bills: Larry Ogunjobi (after suspension), Mitch Trubisky • Kansas City Chiefs: JuJu Smith-Schuster • New York Jets: Justin Fields • Dallas Cowboys: George Pickens

That’s not a coincidence  that’s a pattern. And until ownership stops pretending everything is fine and actually addresses the real issues coaching, scheme, accountability  we’ll just keep watching our talent shine somewhere else.