Damn! Shots fired!
Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, doesn’t appear to be very popular with some players in the NFL.
The Athletic conducted a poll that shows multiple NFL players complaining about Pittsburgh and explaining why they don’t like visiting there.
“I’d say Pittsburgh, because their locker room always smells like urine,” said one player anonymously in the poll.
“Even though it suits my style—tough—it’s just always gloomy and the weather’s terrible,” added another unnamed player.
Despite the Steelers receiving the most criticism, Pittsburgh wasn’t voted the worst road trip. That distinction went to the Green Bay Packers, with Lambeau Field earning 16.8% of the votes as the least favored stadium to visit.
I’ve been to the Steelers’ stadium back when it was still Heinz Field, and I never had any issues or complaints. However, I haven’t been inside the locker room either.
That said, I get the “always gray and sh*tty weather” comment—that’s just how Pennsylvania is in the fall and winter, especially during the colder months. Still, I don’t think that’s something worth complaining about, especially with how lively the culture is in Pittsburgh.
Honestly, I’m a bit surprised by this player’s take, and now I’m really curious about who said it and what team they’re on.