Mark Madden’s column regarding the Dec. 16 loss to Indianapolis was spot on in every point (“Steelers’ loss to Colts another embarrassment for Mike Tomlin,” Dec. 17, TribLive). We have watched the loss of spirit, the poor decision-making, the relentless pursuit of mediocrity instead of excellence — since the opening kickoff against the 49ers.
Through it all, the Steelers continued to protect Coach Mike Tomlin at all costs, using every excuse and scapegoat in the book. After all, the team loves Tomlin.
I don’t like Tomlin … or Bill Cowher … or Chuck Noll … or the Rooney dynasty. I like the Pittsburgh Steelers, who win football games and put competitive players on the field.
A.M. MacGregor
Scranton