Pittsburgh, PA – Hall of Famer and Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw has sparked a wave of controversy after delivering one of his harshest criticisms yet toward head coach Mike Tomlin

, questioning his ability to restore Pittsburgh’s former glory.

Following the team’s latest struggles and the defense’s admitted overreliance on turnovers, Bradshaw didn’t hold back when asked about the current state of the franchise.

“If he doesn’t know how to bring the Steelers back to greatness, let someone with the real ability to do it take charge,” Bradshaw declared.

Bradshaw pointed out that the

Steelers’ defensive identity has drifted from its roots, relying too much on lucky breaks instead of consistent dominance. He cited comments from T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, who recently admitted that the defense “can’t keep living and dying by turnovers.”

“That’s not the Steelers I knew,” Bradshaw added. “Championship defenses don’t wait for mistakes — they force opponents to quit.”

The legendary quarterback’s statement has reignited debate in Pittsburgh over whether

Tomlin’s era has grown stagnant, and whether a change in leadership might be necessary to reclaim the toughness and discipline that once defined the franchise.

For now, fans are divided — some defending Tomlin’s longevity, others echoing Bradshaw’s call for accountability. But one thing is certain: when Terry Bradshaw speaks,

Steelers Nation listens.