T.J. Houshmandzadeh Blasts ‘Fat Boy’ Mike McCarthy For How He’s Handled Joey Porter Jr.

Former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh publicly criticized Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy during Thursday's Speakeasy podcast regarding the ongoing situation with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Houshmandzadeh argued that McCarthy should publicly support Porter in his contract negotiations and stated that a head coach ought to show public backing for a player seeking a lucrative deal.

Porter has not played yet this season amid unresolved contract extension talks with the Steelers and has cited a back injury. Despite the criticism from Houshmandzadeh, reports note that McCarthy has spoken highly of Porter publicly while managing the cornerback's limited participation in practice due to conditioning.