Shoes
02-23-2019, 12:54 PM
For two guys who didn’t want to admit the Steelers were a “circus,” they sure are doing a lot to tear down the big top.
Team president Art Rooney II bristled at references to the Black and Gold being a “circus” after a chaotic 2018 came to a disappointing close. It featured a season-long contractual absence from star running back Le’Veon Bell. And, at the time, former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown still hadn’t been heard from since he was suspended for the club’s finale against Cincinnati.
“As far as I’m concerned, it’s nonsense,” Rooney said on Jan. 16. (https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-art-rooney-iis-take-on-steelers-circus-is-pure-nonsense/)
https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-steelers-brass-hated-the-word-circus-what-do-they-think-of-rebuild/
Team president Art Rooney II bristled at references to the Black and Gold being a “circus” after a chaotic 2018 came to a disappointing close. It featured a season-long contractual absence from star running back Le’Veon Bell. And, at the time, former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown still hadn’t been heard from since he was suspended for the club’s finale against Cincinnati.
“As far as I’m concerned, it’s nonsense,” Rooney said on Jan. 16. (https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-art-rooney-iis-take-on-steelers-circus-is-pure-nonsense/)
https://triblive.com/sports/tim-benz-steelers-brass-hated-the-word-circus-what-do-they-think-of-rebuild/