Mitch Trubisky Isn't Steelers' Only Problem as Loss to Browns Sheds

Mitch Trubisky Isn't Steelers' Only Problem as Loss to Browns Sheds Light on Flaws

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The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't typically connected with the word "panic." They may be the most reliable sports franchise there is.

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In more than fifty years, they have had three head coaches. They have six Super Bowl victories. Additionally, their current coach has never had a losing season.

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But Mike Tomlin's streak of winning seasons is gravely in risk, which is raising tension along the banks of the Monongahela River.

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But in actuality, the Steelers' issues go beyond Trubisky's limitations. is the largest issue they have.

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This squad has significant problems on both sides of the court, and changing the center won't help.

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While appearing in The Mike Tomlin Show earlier this week on the team's YouTube channel

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The head coach of Pittsburgh said he wasn't planning to make significant changes to the starting lineup, including at quarterback.

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The Steelers offensive achieved a season high in yards, which is good news. The bad news is that 308 yards was the season high.

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