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

Mike Tomlin didn't mince words following the Steelers ' 29-10 loss to the Chiefs on Christmas Day. The loss, Pittsburgh's third over an 11 day span, dropped the Steelers to 10-6 and behind the Ravens in the AFC North division standings. It was Pittsburgh's third straight loss by double digits.

If they continue to play like they have these last three weeks, that will not happen. In fact, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin compared the Steelers' play of late to a second-tier high school team.