Have I ever argued against the FACTS? For example his record in the playoffs, or that he hasn't won a playoff game since 2016, or he hasn't won a Super bowl since 2008, for example? Or the Canada debacle? Stuff you can SEE. I have never tried to justify those. I have a problem with some of the non factual stuff that we really can't see and speculate about that is spewed.
I have stated in other posts that I understand that I am at the stage in which I do not get as upset or wrapped up in this team as I used to. But not for some deep reason. I'm older, have lots of interests, am a grandfather and so on. I acknowledge it was different when I was younger and it felt like the HAD to win. I try to remember that and empathize with it. Maybe I fail with that at times.
I think the devil's advocate position is good to take at times. I think it helps to examine the whole of an issue.
I wasn't trying to act anyway about the trade of Pickens, outside of the fact that I disagree with your take on it. Until it is shown that the Steelers could have done better than they did in the trade it is hot air. In this case I think they have a plan, which is see what shakes loose in the preseason at a reasonable price. There usually is somebody.
I specifically said more coaches may help, but they also may not. Better coaches are needed. You are purposely distorting what I said about the idea that every team has more coaches than the Steelers apparently. If more coaches was the recipe for success, why aren't the Steelers continually last in the league? That is in no way saying, "at least we don't suck." It is a observation that a larger coaching staff does not necessarily guarantee success.
There is an old saying that people accuse you of what they are. You have called me an elitist many times. I chuckle at that because I don't think anyone that knows me would call me that. Maybe other things. I have not called you any names as far as I know, because I can accept when people disagree with me. I think what is closer to the truth is you have difficulty when anyone challenges your opinion. That there is an aspect of elitism.