U mad, bro?: Steelers fans don't hold back on Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers

Despair about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent 1-3 stretch knows no limits.

The frustration is pulsating with our readers when it comes to Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, the offense and even our coverage of the team.

In this week’s “U mad, bro?,” fans express their displeasure with help from the animal kingdom, the open seas and even with a very, very large dictionary.

“ChisTOEpher” is fed up with the Steelers’ offense.

They still think they can run the 1995 Neil Odonnell Bam Morris style of offense in a league that doesn't play football like that anymore.

The scary thing about the Steelers is not only is their defense outdated their offense is.

I am predicting losing season. pic.twitter.com/bvteZBXqp7

— ChrisTOEpher Lee - Spicoli (@spicoli_75) November 12, 2025

That hamster got almost as far in his wheel as the Steelers did on their third down snaps Sunday night.

Kevin has a nautical analogy for the state of the Steelers.

”This team seems confused about its identity … This team has no leaders. I hear all the talk about players trying to do too much and not staying in the correct position. Then why (aren’t) the coaches and captains fixing the problems? There is no leadership from either the captains or the coaches with this team. The team will be just like a sailboat without a centerboard, unable to steer it in the right direction. Too bad there are no captains aboard to help steer.”

That’s a fitting metaphor, seeing as how we just had the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

In fact, Kevin, I found a video of the Steelers’ boat docking on its way home from Los Angeles.

Let’s hope there are no icebergs on the Ohio River this week when Cincinnati comes to town.

During the Steelers loss in Los Angeles, I sent out a post complaining about the missed pass interference call on DK Metcalf. Kevin replied in my mentions.

“It was not a flag. Don’t be a whiner. We just (stink). Accept it.”

Did I say it cost them the game? Or did I say it was a bad non-call?

I know they (stink). I have no problem accepting the fact that they (stink). But I still think that was a flag and officials missed the call.

If I’ve learned one thing during this eight-year stretch without a playoff win for the Steelers, Kevin, it’s that it is entirely possible for both the Steelers and the referees to (stink) at the same time.

I see no reason to believe that these are mutually exclusive situations.

After one bad game for Aaron Rodgers, Phil is already thinking about his replacement.

@TimBenzPGH Good Morning
I'm hoping that Will Howard is available soon if A -Rod keeps falling off the cliff.

— Phil Sharpe DFS VERSUS NOTES H2H matchup's number (@Macurworld) November 11, 2025

Um, Phil. Aren’t you forgetting about someone?

Rod responded to the “First Call” item I posted about the Giants potentially working a trade for Mike Tomlin.

“Tomlin would be a candidate for the blue tent if he even considered leaving Pittsburgh. He has it too good here. Well paid. More job security than the Pope. An adoring owner. A wife who runs her own business here. The somnambulant Art Nutting II will never criticize him OR make a decision that big. The stadium is always full, the NFL money is pouring in. He’s laughing all the way to the bank. Not to mention - The NY media would tear Coach Vocabulary adjective from adverb with the bs he babbles.”

Speaking of vocabulary, Rod, you had me at “somnambulant.”

I stayed for “Art Nutting II.”

Finally, in response to this week’s “Madden Monday” post, Rich V doesn’t think we go after Steelers owner Art Rooney II enough.

”When are you guys gonna start exposing the real problem … Art Rooney II? You guys are quick to address Bob ‘Spend’ Nutting’s shortcomings as the Buccos owner. When are you gonna start holding ARII to the same standard? His failure to hold Tomlin accountable for Steeler ineptitude and failures year-after-year, for nearly a decade now, is problem number 1, and indicative of bigger systemic organizational issues. But, heaven forbid that ever be addressed by the local media!”

You’re right, Rich. Mark and I never….

Now up at #BreakfastWithBenz--How are we to believe Art Rooney II is feeling 'urgency' when he's already walking back his 'impatient' statements? https://t.co/YNt8lYKoML @TribSports @TribLIVE

— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) February 8, 2024

… have said …

This week's "Madden Monday" podcast w/ @MarkMaddenX--Art Rooney II is oblivious to, or disinterested in, criticism of Mike Tomlin https://t.co/F6xWcRGwtt @mybellaroof @TribSports @TribLIVE

— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) January 20, 2025

… or written …

My THURS #BreakfastWithBenz column--If Art Rooney II thinks it's "nonsense" to describe his team as "circus", then why is he starting to get rid of all the clowns? https://t.co/rjMedAu7bH @TribSports @TribLIVE

— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) January 17, 2019

… anything negative about Art Rooney II.

Now up at #BreakfastWithBenz--On coaches named 'Mike,' Art Rooney II should pay attention to Kyle Dubas' message https://t.co/hrbHrt4jol @TribSports @TribLIVE

— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) April 30, 2025

Nope.

Now up at #BreakfastWithBenz--Gap between Pittsburgh sports fans and local team owners has never been so vast https://t.co/0bhXYamHsb @TribSports @TribLIVE

— Tim Benz (@TimBenzPGH) January 20, 2025

Never.

I give no credence to what Art says. It's all blah, blah, blah, just like his "urgency" rant last year. "We want to fix quarterback." Really? WOW. "We have faith in Mike." Of course you do. Just like daddy and grandaddy. It's all yada, yada. The Steelers aren't serious people.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) January 27, 2025

You got us, Rich. Good call.