The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. But their fan base is becoming increasingly restless. Much of that frustration is being directed at Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, as concerns over Pittsburgh's stagnant results continue to grow .

A recent post on X criticizing Austin for not maximizing the league’s most expensive defense drew nearly 100 replies and more than a dozen quoted reposts. Not a single fan defended the veteran coach. Instead, the conversation shifted toward Tomlin, with some calling Austin a figurehead. Ultimately, insisting that the defensive issues fall on the head coach.

This tension is not new. Pittsburgh was bounced from the playoffs by Baltimore last season after another late collapse. D

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