I feel like this was the game in which Kenny lost the fan base. I’ve been watching Steeler games since 92. It’s been a while (thanks to Ben), but us old heads remember how cruel Steeler fans can be when the quarterback sucks. From rumors of Neil O’Donnell having gambling debts to talk of Kordell Stewart in a parking lot to tales of people taking shits in the front yard of Tommy Maddox, it gets ugly once this fan base turns on you. My older brother still yells out in his sleep about some guy named Mark Malone. Considering how Kenny was riding high coming into this season, likely picturing a long career as the franchise quarterback, this has to seem like a far fall from what he had envisioned. Feel bad for the guy. Class act. Too bad that doesn’t get folks into the end zone.
I think Kenny was more hurt after the 4th&1 sneak than they let on. Not that he was playing well before that, but he looked significantly worse afterwards. Not having a back up you can trust or playcalling to avoid getting Kenny pummeled are big problems too.