Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. The team's longtime president doesn't think his head coach is one of them. Rooney said Monday the club remains fully behind Mike Tomlin, who is now closing in on a decade since his most recent playoff victory following another quick postseason exit.

Rooney does not believe Tomlin’s message is getting stale despite continued questions about his ability to reach players after a five-game losing streak. Rooney, who spoke to numerous players about Tomlin, continues to speak earnestly to his players, and that message is getting through.

Steelers President Art Rooney II was asked about this by the local Pittsburgh media and he defended the small coaching staff and said he didn’t think it is a limiting factor for this team despite its struggles. “I just don’t see that holding us back,” Rooney said. “I don’t think that’s our problem.”