The NFL is many things — unpredictable, emotional, relentless. But above all, it’s a business. That’s something Mike Tomlin never lets anyone forget. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, failure to perform isn’t tolerated. Not even in the slightest. Perfection might not be a mandate for the Steelers, but excellence is an expectation. And with the flurry of roster changes the team has made this year, it’s clear there’s little room left for excuses.
So when news broke that Omar Khan and the front office struck a deal with the New England Patriots to acquire safety Kyle Dugger, I wasn’t shocked.