Wild Card Monday Meltdown: Texans Rattle Rodgers & Tomlin’s Steelers! Saints Free Agent Talk

Описание: Welcome back to the State of the Saints and the State of the NFL podcasts, hosted by TJ Jones!

Today, we are breaking down a historic and heartbreaking Wild Card Monday at Acrisure Stadium. The Houston Texans didn't just win; they dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 30–6 blowout, securing the first road playoff victory in their franchise's history. While C.J. Stroud overcame three turnovers, the Texans’ #1-ranked defense was the story of the night, scoring two defensive touchdowns and potentially ending the legendary career of Aaron Rodgers, who was sacked four times and finished with a late pick-six.

The Mike Tomlin Playoff Problem
The heat is officially on in the Steel City. This loss marks another quick exit for Mike Tomlin, and the "Fire Tomlin" chants were loud and clear. Here is a look at the sobering reality of the Steelers' postseason struggles:

9th First-Round Exit: With this loss, Mike Tomlin has now suffered 9 one-and-done postseasons, tying the NFL record for the most first-round exits by a head coach.

The Losing Streak: Pittsburgh has now lost 7 straight playoff games. This ties the record for the longest postseason losing streak in NFL history.

Decade of Drought: The Steelers haven't won a playoff game since January 15, 2017 (a 18–16 win over the Kansas City Chiefs).

Blowout Trend: Their last five playoff losses have all been by double digits.

The Big Question: With 19 seasons in the books and zero losing records, but nearly a decade without a playoff win, should the Steelers finally move on from Mike Tomlin?

New Orleans Saints Offseason Outlook
Switching gears to the State of the Saints, we’re looking ahead to the 2026 free agency period. After a 6–11 season, Mickey Loomis finally has some cap flexibility to help rookie sensation Tyler Shough take the next step.

Top Free Agency Priorities for the Saints:

Stabilize the Interior OL: Target elite talent like Center Tyler Linderbaum to keep the pocket clean.

Add a Dynamic Weapon: With Taysom Hill hitting free agency, the Saints should look at a versatile playmaker like Deebo Samuel to complement Chris Olave.

Pass Rush Depth: Another young edge rusher to rotate with Chase Young and Cam Jordan is a must to compete in the NFC South.

What do you think? Is it time for the Steelers to find a new voice, or is Tomlin still the right man for the job? And who is your "must-have" free agent for the Saints? Let us know in the comments!

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