At least we know where you stand goofy and perhaps since day one. Im black by the way ...
Wow, knock me over with a feather.
and would totally understand if the Steelers were to let Tomlin walk especially if he has a losing season. He perhaps needs a change of scenery although i would hope he would just retire or be promoted to a front office job.
You hope Tomlin is promoted to a front office job? Why, because of his brilliant roster construction? His genius in acquiring over-the-hill vets who either fail or spend the season on IR? His amazing playoff successes? His history of player development, like with ... and ... uhh, how about ... then what about ...
I do believe hes a good coach, but if his philosophy isnt going to change about the way he goes about doing things and he refuses to endorse the hiring of a motivated, fresh defensive mind who is well able to coordinate this defense on his own then he needs to be gone.
Leopard, spots.
That being said im really tired of bigots like you constantly referring to Tomlins longevity as being falsely attributed to him being a "Rooney Rule" or "DEI" hire. You couldn't come off being more ignorant and biased.
Not true at all. Give Ron a chance - he can come up with something vastly more ignorant or biased.
Oh, and by the way Race Police, Tomlin was a defensive back coach for Tampa for four seasons and defensive coordinator for the Vikings for one season when hired by the Steelers as head coach. His defense in Minnesota was average. Good against the run, very bad against the pass. Nothing special.
And nothing that would vault him to the front of the line for a head coaching position in the NFL.
It wasnt a problem when two white coaches leaked into double digit years despite enduring periods of struggle especially in the latter part of their careers, but its a problem now.
So let's compare Noll and Cowher with Tomlin, shall we?
Noll took over a franchise that had exactly zero playoff wins and a grand total of one post-season appearance in 36 years. He built that franchise to become the best in the NFL. His last SB win was 1979 (actually 1980), and his last playoff win was 1989 on the road against a good Houston team. The Oilers had Warren Moon at QB, the Steelers had Bubby Brister His 1989 team then had a 4th quarter lead on the road against Denver before losing, 24-23. The Steelers had Bubby Brister at QB, the Broncos John Elway. A Chuck Noll team goes on the road against two HOF QB's and wins or takes the game down to the last minute. How's that compare to Mediocre Mike?
The 1990 Steelers went 9-7, the 1991 Steelers went 7-9 and Chuck Noll - winner of FOUR SB's - was gone.
Bill Cowher takes over in 1992 and makes the playoffs his FIRST SIX SEASONS IN A ROW, with five conference titles. He goes to 2 AFC Championship games and 1 SB. He wins playoff games with Neil O'Donnell and Mike Tomczak at QB. His 1998-2003 teams go a combined 51-44-1 with playoff wins in the 2001 and 2002 seasons with Kordell Stewart and Tommy Maddox at QB.
He drafts Ben in 2004 and goes 34-14 in the regular season and 5-1 in the playoffs, with 2 AFC Championship game appearances and a SB title. Ben smashes his face into a windshield after the 2005 championship season and the Steelers finish the year 8-8 and out of the playoffs for just the 2nd time in Cowher's last 7 seasons. Oh, and during those barren years, the Steelers went 7-3 in the playoffs. Remember, Mediocre Mike has 8 career playoff wins and 3 his last ten years.
Is that the "periods of struggle" you are referring to?
The two white coaches were here a long time because the organization valued loyalty, stability, and family/team culture.
No, they were around due to success. I had to remind you of their success with terrible QB's for the most part and show that even brief dry spells led to them leaving. Nice try, though.
And I get you weren't here in 1998-2000 but you can take to the bank the fact that Steelers fans were demanding that Cowher be replaced due to ... lack of success. Race played no role.
Tomlin is around because he is a "Rooney Rule" or "DEI" hire. You dont see a problem with saying stuff like that?? Its the irony of claiming black people would scream "rayciss" all while spewing racist rhetoric throughout your own take.
The only racist comments are yours. Now go back to giving Tomlin a tongue bath.
would be comical and likely put a spike in any HOf chances he has, as he would be exposed and simply do what Clevelanders do…suck out loud.
