The New England Patriots claimed their crown in a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This was rather a result that left fans and analysts surprised. Many were dissatisfied, but amongst the most vocal in expressing disappointment was Steven A. Smith. Smith’s recent remarks on the Steelers, whom he had previously tipped for playoff success, have sparked considerable discussion online. This time, he specifically went for Mitchell Tribuski’s head.

Additionally, this outcome was particularly notable considering the Patriots’ overall performance this season, which many didn’t view as particularly strong. This match led to the Steelers dropping to a 7-6, while the Patriots boosted theirs to a 3-10. Smith’s brash opinion might not sit well with the Steelers, but certainly holds credibility.

Stephen A. Smith went all in with where the Steelers went wrong

Recently, Stephen A. gave an explosive reaction to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent loss to the Patriots. The sports analyst Smith expressed his disappointment during an ESPN interview. He was also accompanied by Ryan Clarke and Parth Scott. Smith didn’t hold back even a little while stating, “I’m done with them.” He slammed the team’s offensive performance as “so horrible offensively they’re offensive.”

He lamented their abysmal record in third-down conversions. Stephen specifically pointed out the start of “0 or 5 on third Downs.” Smith’s critique didn’t spare Mitchell Tribuski. He questioned his leadership. He said, “Why is he even in the league?…It is disgusting to watch him play” To add to that, he contrasted Trubisky’s performance unfavorably with Kenny Pickett. He added, “They’re two and four when he starts games.”

Further, to showcase his frustration, Smith berated the team’s decision-making in critical game moments. He said, “You got a third and two at your own 49 yd line on your last drive and… you throw two deep balls that end up incomplete.” Then, Smith gave Ryan Clark a chance to speak and he shared his opinions about it.

Ryan Clark supported the Steelers’ coach whilst pointing out the drafting strategy

During the same ESPN interview, Ryan Clark shared his perspective on the Steelers’ current challenges. Clarke began by addressing the shift in the team’s drafting strategy. He said, “When you look at the end of Kevin Colbert’s tenure… they started to draft by need, which the Pittsburgh Steelers never did.”

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Clarke also didn’t shy away from discussing the role of Coach Mike Tomlin. While expressing respect for Tomlin, he said, “I love Mike T, I don’t believe that Mike T should be fired.” But, he did hold him accountable for the team’s current situation. Clarke talked about Tomlin’s “loyalty to Matt Canada.”

He also talked about his tendency “to sticking with things too long” as a key factor contributing to the team’s struggles. Well, if we recap the game moments, one can’t ignore that the Steelers offense was in a major rut in the second half. Things got worse because the defense faced poor field position. What do you think of this game?

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