Arrr! Buckos be a-tellin' tales o' Steelers' finest lads clashin' in the locker room, aye, after a bitter loss to the Browns, so they say!
2023-11-25
Arr, ye scurvy dogs! The Steelers' recent defeat to the Browns hath dealt a mighty blow to their playoff aspirations, yet it hath also kindled a ruckus betwixt two of their most vital scallywags.
All-Pro wide receiver Diontae Johnson was very upset after the Pittsburgh Steelers' disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 11. According to ESPN, Johnson's frustration spilled over into the Steelers' locker room, where he seemed to target defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, veterans Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt intervened and broke up the argument. Watt emphasized the importance of the team sticking together. This altercation occurred just days before offensive coordinator Matt Canada was fired by longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin thanked Canada for his hard work and dedication and wished him the best in his future career. The lack of production from the Steelers' offense has been a topic of discussion this season, especially after their poor performance against the Browns, where they only managed 77 passing yards and 10 points. Johnson had a lackluster game with only two catches for 16 yards. Sources revealed that the team has moved on from the incident and is now focused on preparing for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner has been promoted to offensive coordinator, but it is expected that quarterback coach Mike Sullivan will handle most of the play-calling duties during games. Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett expressed his disappointment over Canada's firing and said that the team needs to improve collectively. Faulkner also expressed regret, stating that they felt they had let Canada down. The Steelers have struggled in all ten of their games, ranking 28th in both points per game and yards per game. Tomlin chose to promote Faulkner due to his steady voice and demeanor and his natural communication skills in handling the running backs.