Patrick Rooney Jr. has no direct affiliation with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he sure has some direct opinions about them. Founded by his grandfather, “The Chief” Art Rooney, he is not in any way a part of the Steelers’ ownership group. His cousin, Art Rooney II, is the team’s current president, though, and he doesn’t seem overly impressed.
In that regard, Rooney fits in with the attitude of many Steelers fans who believe the team has fallen behind. Absent a playoff win since 2016, it’s not hard to see why. Pittsburgh has floundered without a franchise quarterback for years now, jumping from one Band-Aid to another.