It just didn't feel like one of those games where the Steelers were flying around the ball and were terribly too good. They lost by a TD, yes? In very boring fashion. I'd be more willing to lend credence to "THE SHIRT COST US THE GAME" if we witnessed some sort of big moment/play. It was very...boring.
Kitchens is in over his head though. This isn't up for debate nor do I think anyone here would disagree.
Had this team been able to make adjustments at half, or had their secondary played worth a shit? This isn't even a conversation. We're shrugging our shoulders at it and trying to analyze playoff scenarios.
My thinking was (sadly) similiar. My theory was going along the lines of what we've seen with the Cavs which is..that a mediocre coach can still stumble onto success with the right amount of talent.
Turns out...no. And we've paid the price for it.
Should be a team contending for the AFC, not one that should be lucky to finish .500.