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11 Dec 2018, 22:33 GMT+10
Former Pittsburgh Steelers iconic running back Rocky Bleier isn't too enamored with the current direction of the team.
The Steelers (7-5-1) sustained their third straight loss on Sunday following a 24-21 setback to the Oakland Raiders, prompting the four-time Super Bowl champion to share his thoughts over a video on Facebook the following day.
Bleier, who was inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor in September, called out kicker Chris Bowell, defensive coordinator Keith Butler and head coach Mike Tomlin during his rant.
"Here's my take on the Steelers. I'm done, I mean they've ripped my heart out," the 72-year-old Bleier said. "With the talent that they have, how can they lose three out of their last four games, and in the manner that they did?"
Boswell misfired on a field-goal attempt and had another blocked in the waning moments of Sunday's game versus the Raiders (3-10).
"Boswell. Now the purpose of a kicker is just to put his team in a position to win. If you can't do that, then maybe you need to go," Bleier said.
Bleier didn't stop there.
"Simple premise, if an opponent cannot score, well then you cannot lose a game," Bleier said. "If you have an offense that can come from behind, put you in a position to win, then as a defense, you cannot let your opponent march down the field and strip you of your dignity. This season that has happened too often. Something has to be done, and if you're pointing fingers, well maybe Keith Butler has to go.
"With three games remaining, the Steelers' destiny lies in their hands, but it is shaky with the Patriots, Saints and Bengals on the horizon. How they fare will dictate the team's future, and it may be without Tomlin."
The Steelers will look to snap their skid on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET) when they host the Patriots (9-4).Get a daily dose of San Jose Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
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