Tomlin must fix dissension in the locker room

Steelers lack a team concept

There continues to be signs that there is a locker room divide among the Steelers veterans. It's a problem for the Super Bowl champions that is not going away. According to former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, "Too many players have their own agendas and not enough of a team concept. There’s a problem among the players, and the Hines Ward/Ben Roethlisberger problem has not gone away despite the Ward apology. Expect changes."

Hines Ward questioning the courage and toughness of Ben Roethlisberger has had a reeling effect on this team. As NBC analyst Rodney Harrison {former teammate of Brady's} said two weeks ago, "If Tom Brady had a hangnail, never would any of the guys question Tom Brady."

How to fix the dissension in the locker room falls on the shoulders of head coach Mike Tomlin. I'm a strong Mike Tomlin supporter but he did a poor job of handling the Ward/Roethlisberger problem.

This is Ben Roethlisberger's team and it's going to be for years to come. Roethlisberger's not the most liked player in the locker room and he doesn't have to be. However, the leadership on this team has to change moving forward.

Tomlin has made some mistakes this season like all coaches do, but he faces his biggest challenge in his young coaching career.

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