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‘Can’t Say That They’re Real:’ Gerald McCoy Doesn’t Believe Steelers Are Contenders

The Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the last few undefeated teams in the NFL, but a bad showing against the Indianapolis Colts has changed that. The Steelers still fought hard but ultimately made too many mistakes to win. They’re still at the top of their division, though. However, former NFL defensive lineman Gerald McCoy doesn’t believe the Steelers are actual contenders.

“The defense has been probably the best unit across any team all season,” McCoy said Monday on The Rich Eisen Show. “Then Joe Flacco comes in. It is like, what happened? That’s why I say I can’t say that they’re real right now because all [the Colts] did is bring in Joe Flacco.