The Steelers' inevitable 28-14 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round Saturday extended the franchise's longest stretch without a playoff victory since the 1972 team.
Coach Mike Tomlin's streak of 18 consecutive non-losing seasons cannot mask the erosion of real championship aspirations in Pittsburgh.
During their first 10 seasons under Tomlin (2007-16), the Steelers ranked tied for fifth with eight postseason victories, contrasting sharply with their playoff drought.
Is Mike Tomlin holding back the Steelers? Is it the other way around? How about both? These questions underscore the ambiguity of the team's current struggles.
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