Chase Claypool’s ugly bar fight makes Steelers’ re-signing JuJu Smith-Schuster look a bit better

Chase Claypool apparently kicking a man who is down isn’t just a bad look. It could be highly problematic with regards to the NFL Conduct policy. Worse it’s a troubling sign Claypool is headed down the wrong path that’s been frequented by Steelers’ receivers of late. The band leader for bad behavior was Antonio Brown. But many critical of the JuJu Smith-Schuster re-signing cite his attention to Instagram, social media and TikTok videos -- rather than focusing on the football field. JuJu’s has had a troubling track record of fumbling away victories -- even playoff appearance chances -- at soul-crushing moments. Still, the Steelers brought JuJu back to an already talented receivers’ room. But they kicked cornerback Steven Nelson to the curb, despite a depleted defense, thin-to-non-existent depth and plenty of past history of poor draft choices at the position. No wonder Pittsburgh is perplexed. This is not your father’s football team. There are seemingly too many clowns and questionable characters intent on becoming social media sensations, rather than part of a winning football team. The Claypool fight video – one he surely didn’t want to go viral -- just adds injury to insult. It’s a major unforced error for an up-and-coming Steelers’ star out to upgrade his game for 2021. These days, however, all the Steelers’ attempts to upgrade for 2021 are falling miserably flat. It’s just been one of those months. We have all the best analysis and reactions in this edition of the Steelers Update Podcast, so listen up!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices