Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart has been the subject of a retrospective piece arguing he deserved better treatment from the team's fanbase. The article revisits the Steelers' 24-17 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on January 27, 2002, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Stewart, who played for Pittsburgh from 1995 to 2002, faced criticism during his tenure despite leading the team to multiple playoff appearances. The 2001 season ended with the championship game defeat, a moment that highlighted the quarterback's polarizing relationship with supporters.
