Najee Harris emphasizes that the Steelers require internal changes.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their season with a postseason exit in the first round, marking seven years without a playoff win under head coach Mike Tomlin. Following a back-and-forth season that culminated in a Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills, running back Najee Harris shared his perspective on changes he believes the team needs.
After the loss, Harris expressed his view that the Steelers should implement in-house rule changes to become a more “disciplined” organization. His comments did not allude to alterations in coaching staff or player personnel but focused on internal improvements to achieve higher levels of success in the future.
While acknowledging that he’s just a player and cannot control certain aspects, Harris clarified that his suggestions pertain to rules within the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, not changes in coaching personnel.
“In-house rules. Not no changes or coaches or anything like that. Just the rules that are in the building,” Harris emphasized. “We’ve got to be more disciplined. We’ve got to be more committed. I’m not saying that we’re not, but coming from a place that has structure and coming and just seeing, we could probably get help in these areas; make a change. I think that’s something that could help. I’m not saying anything about coaches or anything like that; I’m saying in-house rules.”
Harris, in his third year with the team, noted that things have remained consistent since he was drafted, and with two playoff losses in three seasons, he expressed a desire for positive changes moving forward. As a key contributor to the team’s success, he hopes his voice is taken seriously by the organization when expressing the changes he wishes to see.
“When I first got here, it was just how things were. I don’t know how it was when I wasn’t here,” Harris explained. “I have my opinion on things, but obviously, it doesn’t matter; I’m just a player. The guys in that building know what I’m talking about.”
