PITTSBURGH – Rivalries in the Premier Madden League are built on history, moments, heartbreak, and bragging rights. And every once in a while, a familiar antagonist reemerges, stirring the pot and reigniting old tensions. That is exactly what has happened this week as the Pittsburgh Steelers head into their next stretch of games sitting at 2–3, while the Cincinnati Bengals hold a 3–3 record under new head coach Cammy.
For longtime PML fans, the name Cammy brings back memories of one sided battles where Coach DK LaFleur repeatedly asserted dominance. During their earlier clashes, LaFleur not only won, he controlled games from start to finish. The matchups were lopsided, the narratives were mocking, and the league treated those meetings almost as a running joke.
But with Cammy now taking over a Bengals team trying to reshape its identity, he has found new confidence, and a new mouth. This week, reports surfaced that Cammy has been talking trash, both privately and publicly, in an attempt to stoke the flames ahead of the rivalry’s renewal. And as expected, his comments did not go unnoticed.
Cammy’s Bold Words Stir Tension
According to league insiders, Coach Cammy has spent the last two weeks chirping in the media, hyping himself up, and suggesting that LaFleur’s time at the top has passed. One source described Cammy as “weirdly excited” about facing Pittsburgh, as if he were trying to convince himself that the past no longer matters.
Maybe that is what happens when a coach manages to reach a .500 record for the first time in years. Or maybe he simply forgot who he is dealing with.
Regardless, his chatter finally reached Pittsburgh’s facility, and reporters wasted no time bringing the noise straight to Coach DK LaFleur.
DK LaFleur Gives an All Time Quote
At the Steelers’ afternoon press conference, a reporter asked the question that everyone wanted to hear answered:
“Coach, what are your thoughts on Coach Cammy talking trash about you?”
LaFleur adjusted his hat, cracked a slight grin, and delivered what might become one of the most legendary lines in Forged In Steel Times history.
“Coach Cammy? He can hold my nuts.”
The room erupted. Cameras clicked. Reporters laughed. Phones lit up as the quote spread throughout the league within seconds.
It was raw. It was unfiltered. It was vintage LaFleur.
And it reminded everyone exactly why this rivalry has always been one sided, because DK LaFleur does not fear Cammy, does not respect his trash talk, and does not lose sleep over any noise coming from Cincinnati.
History Matters, And the History Is Ugly for Cammy
The Bengals may currently sit at 3–3, but the past tells a different story. Every meaningful clash between these two coaches has gone the way of DK. LaFleur has out-schemed Cammy, outplayed him, and outclassed him at every turn.
There were the blowouts.
There were the games where Cammy swore things would be different, only to crumble under pressure.
There were the games where LaFleur had Cammy’s adjustments diagnosed before halftime.
Even neutral observers acknowledge that Cammy has historically been one of LaFleur’s easiest reads. He has tendencies, he has comfort calls, and he has habits that LaFleur has exploited for years.
But now that Cammy is sitting at an even record, he appears to believe the script has changed.
The Bengals Look Improved, But Not Enough
To Cammy’s credit, the Bengals have shown signs of life this season. They are 3–3, which for most teams might be disappointing, but for Cammy it is borderline inspirational. The offense has found rhythm in flashes, the defense has been opportunistic, and the team looks more competitive than in previous years.
But standing across from them soon will be a Steelers team with extra motivation, two explosive running backs, one of the league’s top passers through five games, and a defense that has been generating turnovers at a great rate.
The Bengals may be better on paper, but better does not mean ready.
LaFleur’s Response Was More Than a Soundbite
While LaFleur’s “hold my nuts” line lit up social media, he followed it with a much calmer, much more honest reflection.
“Listen,” LaFleur continued after the laughter settled, “Cammy can talk because he finally has something to talk about. That is fine. But history is history. And until he proves otherwise, he is still the same coach I have beaten every time we have lined up.”
That is where the difference lies.
Cammy’s words come from bravado.
LaFleur’s words come from experience.
One coach is trying to build himself up.
The other is speaking from a place of ownership.
The Rivalry Reignites at the Perfect Time
The Steelers are 2–3 in a division race that is far from decided. The Bengals are 3–3, but the cracks are visible if you look closely. Both coaches understand that the psychological edge matters just as much as the X’s and O’s.
For Cincinnati, this is their chance to prove they belong.
For Pittsburgh, this is their chance to remind Cammy who owns the rivalry.
The League Reacts
The PML community has already embraced the moment. Memes are flying. Analysts are taking sides. Fanbases are choosing violence. And the storyline has become one of the most anticipated of the season.
But the overwhelming sentiment remains the same:
Be careful what you wish for, Cammy.
Because the last person you want to wake up is a motivated DK LaFleur.
The Final Word
LaFleur wrapped the press conference with one final jab.
“We will handle our business. Cammy can keep talking. That is how he gets ready. I get ready by winning.”
The Bengals may sit at 3–3, with dreams of climbing the AFC North. The Steelers may sit at 2–3, hungry, rested, and ready. But one thing has not changed:
This rivalry still belongs to DK LaFleur.
And if history tells us anything, Cammy better be prepared because Pittsburgh is coming.
– Forged In Steel Times
