In a recent interview on the Stacking the Box podcast, Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. spoke candidly about the state of the Steelers. Porter, a former All-Pro outside linebacker and father of cornerback Joey Porter Jr., didn’t mince words when discussing the team’s expectations.
“We’re spoiled. And it’sokay because we’ve earned the right to be spoiled,” Porter said. “We earned the right to not be happy if we’re not playing for championships.”
Porter’s comments resonate deeply with Steelers fans, who have grown accustomed to the team’s winning tradition. With six Super Bowl victories and a league-high 36 playoff wins since 1970, the Steelers have set the bar high.
As Porter noted, simply making the playoffs isn’t enough for Steelers fans. The team’s loyal fanbase demands championships, and Porter believes that’s exactly what the team should be striving for.
“We like to play for championships,” Porter said. “Playoffs is a given. We just think we’re going to the playoffs, but we want to win championships.”
Porter’s words serve as a reminder that the Steelers’ standard is indeed high, and that’s exactly what makes the team’s recent struggles so frustrating. With a non-losing season streak that spans over two decades, Steelers fans have every right to expect more from their team.
As Porter so eloquently put it, Steelers fans have earned the right to be spoiled. It’s time for the team to deliver on those lofty expectations.
