Najee Harris lingered in the locker room after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, sharing his frustration with reporters. Harris expressed his weariness with the team’s current situation, emphasizing the need for a team discussion. While he clarified that his comments were directed at himself, Harris later hinted at concerns about the sustainability of the team’s current trajectory, particularly regarding the struggling offense.
Despite the Steelers holding a 6-4 record, Harris questioned the effectiveness of their style of play. He acknowledged the importance of addressing the offensive challenges, emphasizing the need for improvement to maintain their success in the competitive NFL. Harris reflected on his own struggles during the game, highlighting defensive efforts to limit his impact.
Harris echoed concerns raised by other players about opponents predicting the Steelers’ offensive plays. This issue has persisted, with Kenny Pickett’s struggles in the passing game adding to the challenges. Pickett, who threw for just 106 yards in the game, revealed that the Browns thwarted their attempts to make plays downfield.
#Steelers QB Kenny Pickett said Browns were focused on neutralizing Pat Freiermuth in his first game off IR. pic.twitter.com/dv8xJ209t5
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Despite the team’s overall positive record, Harris expressed uncertainty about how long their success could last with the current performance. He candidly admitted feeling stuck and lacking answers. As the NFL season unfolds like a wave with its highs and lows, the Steelers, with their solid defense and improving running game, must address their passing game challenges to reach their full potential.