Renegade is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ unofficial anthem. It’s what gets played late in games, when the defense needs a stop, and sends Heinz Field into a frenzy. You can probably thank that swell of enthusiasm for several wins over its history.
It’s also responsible for at least one loss. Hopping on Pardon My Take yesterday, Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen said the coaching staff planned to throw deep right after the stadium played the song.
“When it came on, [offensive coordinator Brian Daboll], told me after the game, ‘I didn’t tell anyone but as soon as they turned the song on, I was going to go deep.