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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelersrule6, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    1. There are plenty of examples of NFL coaches with top QB's that couldn't produce a winning season. Let's not forget that while Tomlin did inherit a team that won a Super Bowl, but he also he got them coming off an 8-8 season. It's also a team that got hot at the right time in 2005 as they were 7-5 and in danger of missing the playoffs before they went on their streak and won the Super Bowl as a #6 seed, which no one saw coming that year. So it's not like he inherited a power house like the Patriots

    2. He will never be fired. He will resign or retire when he is done. Now that may come as a suggestion from ownership but this dream some "fans" have that there will be these press conference where Rooney says "You're Fired" is never going to happen. Tomlin will go out on his own terms, I'd put money on it.
     
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  2. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    If you thought I was rambling it went over your head. Tomlin didn't praise the coaches on his staff who were better at their jobs than he was at his own- he fired them.

    NFL voters praised Arians awarding him 2x Coach of the Year Awards; Tomlin lied about Arians "retiring."

    You want for Tomlin what he did not give to others.

    Get it?

    If you don't want to be called a "Tomlin apologist" don't bring up the Super Bowl he won 13 years ago with Lebeau's defense as an instant response to the past 11 seasons of underachieving.
     
  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    More random ramble

    Again you made my point
     
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  4. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    Actually, he was a Colbert player as that is who drafts the players.

    EDIT: I take that back, Colbert wasn't the GM in 2006

    So whoever drafted him in 06, could have been Cowher since I'm not sure if he had GM powers that that point or not.

    Holmes was good, but was also a **** up.
     
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  5. AtlSteel

    AtlSteel Well-Known Member

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    You included some Brady Effect crap. Just pointing out that the Steelers set that bar before Brady was out of diapers.
     
  6. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    1. You complain Cowher didn't hand Tomlin a powerhouse, well I guess Tomlin should have built one then. Wow.

    Imagine if a HC took over next year and read your comment about how all Tomlin got was a HOF QB and an all-time great defense.

    The reason the Steelers went 8-8 in 2006 is Ben had a serious head injury in the offseason and started with a 1-6 record while playing the worst football of his career. That makes the whole team average? What?

    2. Tomlin will not be re-signed. He hasn't won a playoff game in 5 seasons- not the first time that has happened.
     
  7. AskQuestionsLater

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    I sure did as the vitriol towards the likes of Cowher then subsequently Tomlin has grown along with his success. Again, that is the tweet's point of context.
     
  8. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    The first year they got Timmons and Woodley, the Steelers don't win that Super Bowl in 2008 without Woodley, he had 2 sacks in every playoff game that year :shrug:. He also isn't the GM, so that's on Colbert to acquire the talent.
     
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  9. AskQuestionsLater

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    Common sense is not all that common it appears.
     
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  10. FosterMorris

    FosterMorris Well-Known Member

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    Nope. I complimented Tomlin. I have no problem giving him credit for continued regular season success. I don't think there is a more entertaining team in the NFL.

    I never complain when I watch games because my expectations are limited to entertainment and regular season success.

    I have a problem with other Steelers fans gatekeeping criticism of Tomlin with "But he won a Super Bowl 13 seasons ago."
     
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  11. hmmmmm

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    Tomlin was on the job about 2 months he had zero input on that draft. Without the other 17 cowher pro bowlers they don’t win the super bowl.
     
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  12. hmmmmm

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    7-5 in danger of missing the playoffs. Really the only reason that was true is Ben hurt his knee and the Steelers lost abou 3 games and had a couple games coming up against tough opponents. They stuck Ben in before he was ready and lost one more. I believe Ben only lost like 3 regular season games that year. One of those three was because the team couldn’t win without him. As far as your 8-8 “they weren’t a power house Ben almost died you twit! In Ben first two seasons he lost 3 regular season games. They were a power house until Ben almost DIED
     
  13. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    The team just swept the Ravens, and are possibly in the playoffs this is what you're focused on :facepalm:, nobody gives a crap he won the Super Bowl.
     
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  14. D0bre Shunka

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    Today, yet again, it should be obvious even to the most clueless that as long as we have Ben, there’s a shot! Even when he’s bad, we’re good. With that said I do give credit to Tomlin. He was smart enough to know that and capitalize on it.


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  15. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    Tomlin haters gonna hate

    Tomlin could lead the team to a 17-0 record and win the Super Bowl and they would still want him fired.
     
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  16. SteelerJJ

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    I am hard on Tomlin a lot but if this ragtag bunch makes the playoffs it is a big accomplishment.
     
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  17. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    Yeah, no. That wouldn't happen.

    But he can have 5 losing seasons in a row and some here would still call anyone criticizing him a hater.

    No. I don't think that will happen. But if you can use hyperbole, so can I. ;)
     
  18. SteelersFanCanada

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    Congrats Ben for never having a losing season in 18 seasons?
     
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  19. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    There were some ugly wins, and ugly losses this season, but they swept the Browns, Ravens and are still in the playoff hunt :herewego!:.
     
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  20. Blast Furnace

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    Some aren’t going to like this but going to the playoffs with this offense and Ben a shell of himself, thats a hell of a job by Tomlin.

    I just hope this doesn’t mean that there won’t be some coaching changes now. Still want to see a new OC, DC and line coach. Go outside the organization. Hell, could be big changes at Denver, lure Munch back.
     
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  21. Rel

    Rel Well-Known Member

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    - There is a 100% chance there will be a new line coach. Maybe not from outside the organization.
    - There is a 50% chance they go with a new DC
    - I think there is a 5% chance they go with a new OC. I think they will give Canada a chance with a more mobile QB and a better oline before they can him.

    The only chance Munch comes back to the Steelers is if the Steelers organization moves to Colorado.
     
  22. SteelerGlenn

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    Congrats to Tomlin on a well coached game today. Congrats to the players for making enough players to get us the win.
     
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  23. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    Barry Switzer
     
  24. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    That was Art that retired BA. Tomlin told him prior to that his job was safe.

    Then Art steered him towards Haley.
     
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  25. Rush2seven

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    Not if, when
     

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