They’re booing “Renegade.”

They’re calling for Mike Tomlin to be fired.

Now, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ most beloved players — one by one — are ripping both the head coach and the team. It’s getting ugly.

At 6-6, a division title remains a real possibility for this team. And yet? One bruising 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills felt like a new low. The Steelers allowed more rushing yards than ever before inside this stadium. Aaron Rodgers, bloody nose ‘n all, was terrible. It’s a perfect time to make sense of it all on “Real Football.” Co-host Jim Monos and myself examine how the Steelers slipped into purgatory… and explain their only way out.

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Monos worked as a scout with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints before taking over as the Bills’ director of personnel. Now, he’s got many unfiltered stories to share. Here’s what you’ll get on this week’s episode.

* Why this loss feels like a new low for Pittsburgh.

* The pros and cons of everything Mike Tomlin. Would he embrace a rebuild? How does an NFL team balance winning in the present vs. preparing long term? Monos offers the front-office view. Pittsburgh’s lack of a vision is backfiring.

* Aaron Rodgers is old, cranky and not very good at football anymore. This was obvious last season, but the Steelers chose to lie to themselves. Sad.

* Arthur Smith ain’t it and Monos wants the team to erect a statue in Mason Rudolph’s honor.

* The only solution for these Steelers isn’t pretty, but very necessary

* Who wins the AFC North? Somebody must. Lamar Jackson looks broken lately.

* We always circle back to the Bills here in Western New York. Back in ‘22, Sean McDermott’s team was bullied by Cincinnati in the playoffs. This time, the Bills’ No. 1 rushing attack has a chance to set the physical tone. There’s a very good chance this matchup’s been circled on the coach’s calendar for a long time.

* “Is Bryce Young good?” has become a weekly segment. The Panthers QB threw three touchdowns in a win over the Rams. (Monos’ take may surprise you.)

* Self-preservation is a GM art.

* Why I still love Tampa Bay in the NFC.

* Caleb Williams and the first-place Chicago Bears. Hey, they’re winning and they’ve got a formula. How long will it last?

* Drake Maye and the high-flying New England Patriots. He’s back in the MVP race and making chests hurt leaguewide.

* The success of this Geno and Jeanty law firm is on par with Uncle Jack in Always Sunny.

Past episodes:

* It’s Not Sunny in Philadelphia

* An Epiphany in Buffalo

* What’s wrong in Buffalo?

* Meet the NFL’s 2025 Party Crashers

ICYMI:

* Matt LaFleur goes for the kill

* Why the Ben Johnson Effect is real

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