We’ve been hearing it quite a bit from the players and staff. Najee Harris mentioned it last week. Matt Canada made a similar declaration. Mason Cole felt the same way back in September.
They are close.
The much maligned offense has struggled mightily in the first half of the season. The run game has issues. The pass game has issues. They aren’t pushing the ball downfield. There are no splash plays. If you’re like me you see the comments from the team and you think, “Yinz, are crazy! You aren’t close at all.