The Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggles have been well-documented this season, but there’s an argument to be made that their offensive woes are nothing new. Some might even suggest the issues trace back to offensive coordinator, and play-caller Matt Canada.
But Najee Harris doesn’t want to hear any of the team’s criticism pointed at Canada or any other coaches on the Steelers.
“We can’t just keep pointing fingers (at coaches). We’ve got to point at ourselves. It’s the man in the mirror, really. This is the NFL. Everybody runs the same damn plays. Everyone disguises them differently. It’s how we play it. Honestly, I don’t think we’re playing with that edge right now.
Coaches can only coach. We’ve got to execute the plays. We’re not trying to point the finger at all. This is not the time to do that. It keeps being a conversation brought up, things that are talked about so much. I can honestly say we’re not doing it. It’s not the coaches. It has nothing to do with coaches. We have to play better. We can’t just keep looking at the coaches as an outlet or whatever is putting out there. . . . It’s stupid.”
Najee Harris on Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggles
Coach Tomlin admitted changes were coming following the teams’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 4. Just what those changes may be remains to be seen.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett is already dealing with a knee bruise, and while he was able to practice on Wednesday, there’s always a chance the team turns to backup Mitchell Trubisky if their starter isn’t close to 100 percent.
Other possibilities could include more changes along the offensive line or possibly even to the running back rotation, which would directly impact Harris. But as he said, at least he realizes the team’s current production is nowhere near where it needs to be.
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