He said when he was a rookie, his first time playing the Steelers he was involved in a penalty that he disputed. He put his hand on the ref pleading his case and the REF told him (very sternly) don’t ever touch an official or we will throw you out of the game. ONLY warning, and only because you are a rookie. He said the ref’s new every rookie on the field.
Here’s the crux of the story. Bob went on about that first game and the lesson of playing the STEELERS. He said they weren’t really a very good team, but when you played them……. They were the toughest, hardest, never quit team he ever played. When the game was over, everyone was hurting from being beat to sheeet.
I’m not sure how long Bob’s career was, but I think he said he was on all four championship teams. The point being, he said his entire career, the STEELERS were the most physical team he ever faced.
Chuck Noll’s teams were very physical
Bill Cowher’s teams were very physical
Mike Tomlin’s teams became less physical as the “Cowher” players left……. And now are cream-puffs. Soft because the opposing teams can defend the OFFENSE easily, so free shots there. Opposing teams can dictate to our defense, giving them free shots.
This team is soft due to the current outdated easy scheme(s) they run.
Salute the nation
