In what can only be described as the most \u201c2023\u201d move ever, Pittsburgh Steelers\u2019 coach Mike Tomlin apparently made good on his earlier threats. Shortly after two of his players knelt during the national anthem, they were handed their walking papers. But in a whimsical twist, rumors abound that he\u2019s considering two llamas as their replacements. Yes, you read that right: llamas.
\nSteelers\u2019 star players, whose names are being withheld to protect them from the storm of llama memes heading their way, took a knee during the national anthem. Their intentions? To peacefully protest social injustice. Tomlin\u2019s response? \u201cI did warn them,\u201d he shrugged at the post-game presser, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.<\/p>\n
Just when you thought things couldn\u2019t get more theatrical, enter Larry and Lulu, two llamas known for their agile moves at a local Pennsylvania farm\u2019s annual football showdown. Word on the street is that Tomlin, in a light-hearted bid to cool off tensions and perhaps bring some levity to the situation, invited them for a \u201ctryout.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all about agility, whether you\u2019ve got two legs or four,\u201d Tomlin was overheard joking.<\/p>\n
The player\u2019s reactions were mixed. JuJu Smith-Schuster reportedly said, \u201cLarry\u2019s got some mad skills for a llama. Wouldn\u2019t mind him on the team, to be honest.\u201d Others were more wary, with one lineman grumbling, \u201cI swear, if Larry tries to eat my playbook\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n