In the weak AFC, it's unacceptable the Steelers struggle to make the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/uM5rzeBDcE — Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) November 7, 2016

Colin Cowherd expects more from the Steelers than being merely a team that consistently has to claw just to make the playoffs.

The Fox Sports radio host said as much and more on Sunday, along with continuing to be openly critical of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Pittsburgh is now 4-4 after losing to the Ravens on Sunday, the Steelers' third consecutive loss after starting the season at 4-1.

"There have been multiple years now, with Big Ben, that you don't make the playoffs," Cowherd said. "Well coached teams are consistent. Something's not right here.

"You can't have Big Ben, in the AFC, and struggle to make the playoffs."

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Tomlin and his team will once again look to prove their doubters run this Sunday, when Pittsburgh takes on the one-loss Cowboys at Heinz Field.