Former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger weighed in, stating that the Steelers need to think long-term rather than chasing immediate fixes, even hinting at the idea of tanking for higher draft picks—a comment that has not been well-received.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024 season came to an end that has become all too familiar: a first-round playoff exit. The fact that the proud franchise, which boasts a whopping six Lombardi Trophies, hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 season has fans looking for someone to blame.