“Pound of flesh” is a popular saying based on entitlement in which someone insists on getting something they are entitled to, even though it may cause distress to the person it is demanded from.
For some members of the media that covers the Pittsburgh Steelers, that may be how they felt or currently feel regarding the disciplinary actions taken against guys like wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Marcus Allen following the 24-16 Week 15 win on the road at Bank of America Stadium over the Carolina Panthers.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had no interest in giving members of the media that “pound of flesh” Tuesday during his weekly press conference with the media.