Clearly upset with reporters postgame, it's safe to say HC Mike Tomlin isn't thrilled with the criticism directed at the Pittsburgh Steelers for failing to take advantage of their efficient rushing attack on Sunday Night Football.
Following the Steelers' Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers — one in which Pittsburgh boasted an impressive 4.5 yards per carry on rushing attempts — Tomlin was asked if he wished the Steelers ran the ball more often than their meager 16 attempts, leading to him firing back at reporters.
"Guys, like you're 0 for 9 or 10 on third downs, you're not going to have enough snaps," Tomlin said with some frustration. "Like, we've been over that discussion, a lot. Next."
The postgame press conference ended directly after Tomlin's comments, with zero reporters attempting to ask any more questions following his rant about the rushing opportunities.
Tomlin was right about the third-down inefficiency, however, as the Steelers' offense continued to stall out when it mattered most — which includes the disappointing play of Aaron Rodgers, who put together one of the worst performances of his career against Los Angeles.
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