When it comes to harsh criticism lined with truth, no Pittsburgh Steelers writer does it quite like Mark Madden. Madden has been a staunch critic of head coach Mike Tomlin and his methods for a long time so you just knew he was waiting for an opportunity this season to go after Tomlin and the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers three-game skid raises questions about their readiness as they fight for the AFC North crown in Week 18.

Mike Tomlin has been a fixture for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but questions about his ability to evolve as an NFL head coach have grown louder. While this is not a call to fire him—acknowledging his accomplishments and stability—it is a critique of his shortcomings,