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Question about Tomlin's assistants

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SteelerGlenn, Nov 30, 2021.

  1. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    I've heard it suggested here that Tomlin is guilty of:

    Micro managing his coordinators (specifically Butler)
    Not willing to or allowing adjustments
    He doesn't game plan well
    Doesn't scheme for the opponent
    Runs Camp Cupcake
    Doesn't run good practices

    Heard it suggested that the Steelers ownership is cheap and don't pay their assistant coaches well.

    So if all this is true and I'm not saying it is or isn't then how are we able to even get coaches to work here and why are the current or past coaches not quitting/resigning?
     
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  2. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    I hardly start threads. You'll live.
     
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  3. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    Simple...We hire cheap, ****TY Coaches...And it shows!
     
  4. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    Mike Munchak was a cheap ****ty coach?
     
  5. SteelersFanCanada

    SteelersFanCanada Well-Known Member

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    We probably got him for cheap because of his situation at the time.
     
  6. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Yeah...I really don't have a answer for any of this. It can't be as bad as some say, but on that same token it can't be as good as others think it is.
    Since I'm not there , and Don't get 2 watch 3 hours of it a week on TV like the actual games...I really have no clue what's going on behind the scenes there.
     
  7. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    They don't get scooped up for head coaching or coordinator positions do they?
     
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  8. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    Years ago, when they were good! There isn't a team in the League that's hiring Adrian " freakin " Klemm or Matt " freakin "Canada C'mon!
    There's an old saying...

    "" You get what you pay for "
     
  9. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    Manchak has only been gone for 2 1/2 seasons. But that’s years ago?
     
  10. Maddog78

    Maddog78 Well-Known Member

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    The good ones are gone now, I doubt he was allowed to micromanage them. So why aren't current micromanaged guys leaving?

    Where would they work? Fichtner is unemployed, same place Canada and Butler would likely be.
     
  11. SteelerGlenn

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    That’s a good point I should’ve had that on my list. So Why do guys even come here to begin with?
     
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  12. SteelerGlenn

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    OK so if Tomlin is a career ender why come here to begin with?
     
  13. SpeedyMikeWallace

    SpeedyMikeWallace Well-Known Member

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    Tomlin is a classic narcissist. He hires people who are either less competent than himself or people who are yes-men and in his circle of command. He'll never hire coordinators who are better than he is, even though he's only ever won when he's had Arians and LeBeau running things, because he perceives it as a threat to his ego. He develops "relationships" with people only as a means to provide a shield from criticism. If you've ever worked for or with someone like this, it's plainly obvious.
     
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  14. Maddog78

    Maddog78 Well-Known Member

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    It's still one of only 32 jobs like it in the world. Maybe they're promised more control.
     
  15. Benny Lava

    Benny Lava Well-Known Member

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    Look at me
     
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  16. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    I mean it’s really a serious question. If things are truly as bad some people think then it just don’t make sense for anybody to even want to come here.
     
  17. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    Yes...This thread is talking about the present , no?and the horrific state of the Steelers right now?
     
  18. SteelerGlenn

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    No. If you read my post it says current and past.
     
  19. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    Simple... Because they couldn't get hired anywhere else
     
  20. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    No but he did leave for a lateral move. Sure he cited family reasons but I think it was more than that with the circus that was going on here at the time.
     
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  21. SteelerGlenn

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    OK yes that’s definitely a possibility. I’m just trying to understand that if the things that are said around here are true what’s the incentive to come coach here? Why stay if your boss is a micromanaging control freak and lazy at his job?
     
  22. biggbunch68

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    You have started at least 2 in the past 24- 48 hours.. lol
     
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  23. Maddog78

    Maddog78 Well-Known Member

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    You're being hyperbolic, perhaps on purpose. Maybe some inexperienced coaches want a HC to oversee them a bit, hold their hand, whereas a guy like Arians or LeBeau has no appetite for it and wants total control.
     
  24. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    Yeah so
     
  25. biggbunch68

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    So ,dont say you dont strt threads often..lol
     

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