Steelers’ Nation has been a restless bunch already. Understandably unhappy with the team’s play, an uninspiring 1-2 start with one of the blandest offenses in football, the boo birds came out in the Steelers’ lone home game against the New England Patriots. So did the Kenny Pickett chants. While less veteran coaches may be swayed by outside pressure, Mike Tomlin takes it in stride.
Speaking during his weekly Tuesday press conference, Tomlin was asked about hearing disgruntled fans as the team finds its footing.
“Our fans are not an issue, man,” Tomlin told reporters. “We love our fans and the enthusiasm that they bring.