Breiden Fehoko had no issue praising the football side of his Pittsburgh Steelers experience, but he did not sound nearly as kind about living in the city.
Fehoko’s comments stood out because he separated Mike Tomlin and the Steelers’ football environment from his day-to-day life away from the facility.
That made the criticism sharper. Fehoko was not taking aim at Pittsburgh’s football culture, but he clearly did not enjoy the weather, food, or overall lifestyle.
Breiden Fehoko loved Steelers football but hated Pittsburgh life
As Honor The Land shared, Breiden Fehoko said his time around Mike Tomlin was enjoyable, even though living in Pittsburgh was difficult for him.
“The football was great. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there with Mike Tomlin. But when you talk about a living situation in Pittsburgh, I was miserable,” Fehoko said.
He added, “It’s very depressing to be there, especially in the wintertime, when there’s no sunlight and the sun is kind of setting at 3:30 pm.
“They talk about this place called Primanti Bros., one of the worst sandwiches I’ve ever had.”
That answer made his stance pretty clear. Fehoko respected the Steelers’ football setup, but the city itself wore him down.
The winter complaint was especially direct. Pittsburgh’s cold, gray months are not for everyone, and Fehoko made it sound like the lack of sunlight affected his mood more than anything on the field.
Then he went after Primanti Bros., one of Pittsburgh’s most famous food staples, which made the clip even more likely to rile up local fans.
Breiden Fehoko still gave Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers culture respect
Fehoko doubled down on the city criticism, but he also made sure to say he was not trying to disrespect the fan base.
“I mean no disrespect to Pittsburgh fans, but all they eat is bread. It’s a lot better than eating Skyline chili in Cincinnati, I’ll tell you, that rubbish out there is horrible,” he continued.
“But I mean, outside of just the living situation, football is great in Pittsburgh. I was glad to spend time there,” Fehoko concluded.
That last part is the important balance. Fehoko did not bury the Steelers as an organization.
In fact, he praised the football side more than once. Tomlin’s presence, the team culture, and the overall football environment clearly left a positive impression. The weather felt miserable, the food did not connect with him, and the city’s winter atmosphere sounded draining.
For Steelers fans, the Primanti Bros. shot may sting most. But Fehoko’s larger point was simple: Pittsburgh worked for football, just not for his personal life.
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