I'm a supporter of the Rooney family... so when they hired Mike Tomlin I embraced him as if he were family. I heard Hines Ward answer the question "Will you respect a coach as young as he and with no head coaching experinence?" Hines said, "I respect the Rooney's so he gets my 100% respect"
Well, now Im starting to wonder what kind of coach he is. He lets players be players ... which they ALL like because they dont have Cowher spitting in thier face... but if you let players be players then you have to have veterans (ie, Bettis/ Porter type leaders) on the team that will lead when players get out of hand or not step it up... ie, #27's smack talk and the lack of "Toughness" they are showing.
I can't beleive that the Jets and the Jags out "toughed" us and it looks like the FIRE in the belly just isnt thier for the head coach or the players.
Whats your take? Agree?
2007-12-18 04:36:30 · 16 answers · asked by John G 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Tomlin is a good coach, I wish he was still with the Vikes. There are very few coaches like Cowher who get immediate success, Tomlin is smart and knows the game and the players better than most coaches, he'll be fine.
2007-12-18 04:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Steelers fan, I'm growing to like Tomlin.
When he was hired, I did not agree with the choice because:
1) He was only a coordinator for 1 year
2) The players were pissed off that Wisenhut or Grimm didn't get hired. Wasn't sure if he could win them over.
3) Wasn't sure how a 1st time coach could handle the Faneca contract situation.
4) The racial disharmony that exists in Pittsburgh (I witnessed the way black athletes were treated in Pittsburgh off the field).
So far, he seems to have dealt with all of these items and quite well. Especially with winning the players over. I really thought there would be alot of resistance towards him since Cowher was there so long. But, they've seemed to move on and respect Tomlin alot.
Kudos to the Rooneys walking the talk (i.e. the Rooney Rule, which they created).
2007-12-18 04:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by mr_cj_jr 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your assessment, I have been saying for weeks that the Steelers have lost toughness under Tomlin (and getting many hands down). The D is much softer, the Offense has been opened up some but slick willie is not an elite back this year. He has many yards between the 20s but not scoring. I miss Cowher.
2007-12-18 05:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by Follow the money 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, he gets a passing grade this year but not much more than that because it looks as if the Steelers wheels are beginning to fall off. The defense just doesn't look as tough this year. The Jags reminded me more of the Steelers in the past in that they took it to the Steelers smash mouth style. Hopefully, Tomlin will right the ship and get back to hard-hitting football.
2007-12-18 05:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by Zinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He appears to be a successful coach yes. Personally, i don't like the Steelers, but gotta give the coach credit for taking them to Play-Offs and to the AFC Championship yet again.
2016-04-10 06:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he's a traditional Steelers coach, and that's going to be trouble given the fans' expectations. I have always admired the Steelers, but I think they are a second tier team this year; they will make the playoffs, but not go far. Tomlin is one of the reasons. having said that, i do think he'll get better over time, just not in time to "save" the year.
2007-12-18 04:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by rob 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree. I don't think that Mike Tomlin was ready.
I like the seasoned vetrans such as Marty Schottenhiemer (i don't know if his name spelled properly)
Sometimes, people should be given a chance to show what they can bring to the table.
Jack Del Rio is a good example.
2007-12-18 04:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by Big P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
major lack of fire and attitude, no running back to hurt anyone, willies good but hes not looking to hit anyone, secondary sux has for a few years, d line needs attitude, o line is getting outblocked by nobodys, o line cordinator needs attitude adjustment, offenseive calls to predictable, mix it up, special teams have giving up 3 or 4 tds this year, rookie running his mouth before patriot game, duma** did he learn anything? tomlin just stands there like he is lost, fire these bunch up before a first round playoff loss, if they make the playoffs!
2007-12-18 05:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by nitroyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomlin doesn't have the fire power cowher had, if big ben wasn't on that team the steelers would be lost, big ben is one of the few thats holding them together.
2007-12-18 04:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by Jun 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think hes still running on cruise control from what Bill Cowher left him.
If you look at the Steelers on both sides of the ball he really hasn't implemented that many changes if any at all.
2007-12-18 04:41:09 · answer #10 · answered by Q.London 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋