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‘They Might As Well Stay Home:’ Ryan Clark Expresses Frustration Over Steelers’ Playoff Absence

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February 25, 2025
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‘They Might As Well Stay Home:’ Ryan Clark Expresses Frustration Over Steelers’ Playoff Absence
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The Pittsburgh Steelers, once a powerhouse in the football world, have recently left fans and former players shaking their heads in disappointment. Despite maintaining a competitive edge, their playoff performances have been lackluster, with the team not tasting postseason victory since 2016. This drought has drawn criticism from many quarters, including from Ryan Clark, a former Steelers player who voiced his concerns on NFL Live.

Clark’s message was clear: “When you step onto the playoff field, bring your A-game, no matter who you are or how the team is set up. Nobody expected an easy win over the Baltimore Ravens, given their obvious strength, but the least you can do is show up ready to fight.”

He wasn’t mincing words. Clark urged every position, from linebackers to safeties, to embrace their roles with determination. To him, if you’re on that field, whether it’s to guard or protect someone like Russell Wilson, it’s essential you show the drive to win.

His frustration mirrors that of the fanbase, who are growing weary of the team’s struggle in postseason play. Over their last three playoff outings, the Steelers have been alarmingly outscored 63-14 in the first halves, failing to put up any points in the opening quarter of those games. Such numbers are concerning and make any hopes of winning seem remote.

Continuing his remarks, Clark pointed out a more profound issue with the Steelers’ lack of playoff success. “The Steelers brand themselves as one of the most prepared teams in football. But during the playoffs, recent years suggest they’d be better off just staying home. Their legacy is about clinching Lombardi trophies, and that’s not possible if you can’t even notch one playoff win.”

No one can argue with Clark’s stance. It’s been nearly a decade since they advanced in the playoffs. The team’s reputation as one of the NFL’s top franchises has been overshadowed by sustained mediocrity and a revolving door of quarterback issues, trapping them in a cycle they can’t seem to escape.

Oddly, the team seems poised to continue on its current path into 2025, avoiding any major overhauls. Whether this strategy will bear fruit remains uncertain.

There’s hope Clark’s words will strike a chord with the players since last year, they showed promise with a strong 10-3 start. But hope soon turned into disappointment as they stumbled with four straight losses, leading to a swift playoff exit. The collapse left the team looking stunned and devoid of answers, the year ending in a string of defeats that seemed to echo previous seasons.

The pattern of letdowns dates back several seasons, a cycle the Steelers have yet to break. Their recent history has provided little but a sense of déjà vu for fans, resulting in an increasing demand for change. Whether sticking to their guns will yield different results remains a point of contention. If the status quo persists without success, perhaps more substantial shifts will be necessary.

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