Apparently NBC was the only one dumb enough to want Tomlin’s “insight”.

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Mike Tomlin is, and may always be, a mixed bag of memories, but DIC is probably right. As time goes, maybe most will forget the bad stuff and remember the good.

The evil that men do lives after them. The good is oft interred with their bones.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

If you're a casual fan, that might be true. And as I mentioned in my above post, often times it is just a matter of executing better. But seasoned fans and students of the game can certainly tell when different types of defensive coverages are being implemented. Or different formations on offense are used to attack a defensive weakness. Or a myriad of other things. You see it all the time from teams like the Rams and Eagles. But you rarely saw it in Pittsburgh under Tomlin.

Or maybe you're right, and Julian Edelman is full of shlt.

I don't think he is full of ****. I agree things were very predictable when you are cheating like Edledorks team did. It was also predictable if you weren't. Despite that he still did make adjustments and had some success doing so. Many times, it was adjustments to personnel. Against the Chargers it was a change in coverages run and formation. Against others it switching who had whom in the secondary or switching out the MLB. The problem wasn't not making adjustments during the game as much as not adjusting the scheme game to game as much as he should have or season to season. As I have said he got stale.

It doesn’t amuse you. It pisses you off. And all this time that you allege that I took is actually just a 2 second google search.

Take not everyone. When you push the apologists to substantiate their claims that “Tomlin will be looked at favorably in time” or that he had “19 years of success” ^^ this is what they’re able to come up with.

Fans, not apologists, you jagoff. When he goes into the Hall you can suck it. I won't apologize for liking the guy. I also admit it was a good time for him hang up the whistle.

 

[diver]

The evil that men do lives after them. The good is oft interred with their bones.

Et tu Brute?

 

[Don Kedic]

I don't think he is full of ****. I agree things were very predictable when you are cheating like Edledorks team did.

Fans, not apologists, you jagoff. When he goes into the Hall you can suck it. I won't apologize for liking the guy. I also admit it was a good time for him hang up the whistle.

Take note, everyone. Apparently this is the type of response one can expect when a Tomlin worshipper is asked to provide specific examples of their hero’s success. You’d think it would be easy enough to provide these examples, especially for a first ballot HOF coach.

 

[BLITZ]

It doesn’t amuse you. It pisses you off. And all this time that you allege that I took is actually just a 2 second google search.

Take not everyone. When you push the apologists to substantiate their claims that “Tomlin will be looked at favorably in time” or that he had “19 years of success” ^^ this is what they’re able to come up with.

how I envision you typing responses

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Take note, everyone. Apparently this is the type of response one can expect when a Tomlin worshipper is asked to provide specific examples of their hero’s success. You’d think it would be easy enough to provide these examples, especially for a first ballot HOF coach.

Take note everyone this is how a troll acts who has nothing positive to say and can only ***** and moan about a coach who isn't even here anymore. I see you ignore anything i have said that doesn't fit your trolling agenda. Funny how you didn't quote my full post you left out parts.

 

[NoKap#7]

Take note, everyone. Apparently this is the type of response one can expect when a Tomlin worshipper is asked to provide specific examples of their hero’s success. You’d think it would be easy enough to provide these examples, especially for a first ballot HOF coach.

Do we need to have CMT take out a protective order on you at this point? Level of obsession is scary.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

He hates Tomlin . He isn't an incessant *** hat like you. More of a smaller asshat.

 

[madinsomniac]

I don't know about that, Cowher was still winning playoff games, the years people wanted Cowher gone were 99 and 00, then he went to the AFC title in 01, won a playoff game in 02 (had Nedney not won an award for diving)we're in the AFC title game in 02 with Maddox, then AFC title in 04, Super Bowl in 05. Cowher didn't fade like Tomlin did. Tomlin left with the 2nd worst playoff winless streak in NFL history, the worst home playoff loss in team history, and no coach/team ever gave up the amount of points we have over the past 6 playoff games.

I mean to be fair, there was a huge push in the press to ouster Cowher in 03, and i specifically remember after 04, when he had gone 15-1 and lost in the AFC cg, a series of columns and talk radio narratives that he had to go cause he couldnt " win the big one" ...

I always thought the Press here liked tomlin more than Cowher and thats why it took longer to turn on him..


For the record, i think no Head coach should stay over 10-12 seasons.. Cowher winning a SB after 15 seasons was an outlier... even great coaches simply don't have late success at one place ... its hard to keep a message and system fresh and sometimes a change of scenery is a healthy reset for them

 

[Steeltime]

I am threatening you with a good time cornball. As a matter of fact let's double down. I got about 1205 comments on here now. Either you or one of your DICskng buddies find any semblance of a racist remark towards somebody made by me on here...Ill apologize to the person(s) and delete my account immediately. If you dont find it you leave? Ill give you a week. Bet????

Typical take from a ignorant white Nationalist like yourself ...

Bye-bye, Kappie.

 

[slashsteel]

He hates Tomlin . He isn't an incessant *** hat like you. More of a smaller asshat.

Still an asshat is an asshat is an asshat.

 

[slashsteel]

Bye-bye, Kappie.

I can do without people liking or disliking people based off skin pigmentation. For me it is old and ignorant. I don’t care for it.

I had an episode last week at securing a pavilion. This one guy I think partially takes care of the place I am renting for a day commented on where I live that it is a mixed community. How does he know I wasn’t mixed? I told ol girl I have some bad news for him half my family is mixed and a good amount of my friends are from one nationality or another. So he better expect to see plenty of everything,

I bite my tongue more now or try to but make no mistake I despise that to this day so many people get hung up on color.

I invite anyone in my life to get over it,if it is a problem for you.

 

[Aussie_Steeler]

You might want to duck. Truth bomb incoming ..

Postseason Failures and Trends

• Long Playoff Drought: Tomlin did not win a playoff game in his final nine seasons (2017–2025), with his last victory coming on January 15, 2017.
• Playoff Losing Streak: He lost seven consecutive playoff games to end his Steelers tenure, setting a franchise record for consecutive seasons without a postseason win.
• "One-and-Done" Records: Tomlin has one of the highest numbers of "one-and-done" (playoff loss in the first game) appearances in NFL history, with nine such instances.
• Poor Playoff Record: In his final 15 seasons, he managed only three playoff wins, finishing his Steelers career with an 8-11 postseason record.
• Blowout Losses: Recent playoff exits often included significant blowout losses (e.g., to the Jaguars, Browns, and Ravens). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Regular Season "Lack of Success" Stats

• Struggles Against Weak Opponents: Despite high winning percentages overall, his teams struggled against poor teams, losing five consecutive games against opponents eight or more games under .500 from 2020–2025.
• The ".500" Critique: Critics argue that the focus on maintaining a non-losing season (no seasons under .500 in 19 years) led to mediocrity and a "middle-tier" status rather than Super Bowl contention.
• In-Game Management: Tomlin has faced criticism for a 36-of-86 record on challenges during his career.
• Draft and Development: The team faced criticism for a lack of a "coaching tree" and inability to rebuild a elite-caliber defense over a decade, relying on short-term solutions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Contextual Factors

• Departure Trigger: The lack of recent playoff success (0–4 in playoffs between 2020 and 2025) was directly cited as a reason for his resignation.
• "Cowher" Roster: Many critics pointed out that his only Super Bowl title (2008) and two appearances came with a roster largely built by his predecessor, Bill Cowher.
• End of an Era: Despite the accolades of 19 seasons with no losing records, his final years were marked by a 0–7 record in the postseason after 2016. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The very idea that you take the time for all this amuses me.

1. He still made enough $$$ that his family will be taken care of for a few generations
2. Despite all the failures you mentioned he will be a 1st ballot hall of fame.
3. You obsess over a man that has walked away. Let it go

I don't think he took much time over that - it looked a lot like AI slop.

 

[Confluence]

So this is my thing. I've kinda viewed him as a hater for some time, but he's entitled to his opinion and I respect that. It is what it is...another disgruntled Steelers fan I get it. In other words I get where the emotions come from. No problem. Then he states in post #24 his quote directly

"I always wish ex-players / coaches / FO personnel good luck in their life’s work."

...but prior to that when speaking on Tomlins current new job he said in #20

"He will reach a little, the cliches will become more often, then most will tire of him.

About that time, some personal information will come to light.

Next thing you know he will be looking for that “have a job in 5 minutes” that’s been attached to him."

and I'm like wtf! Why would you say some **** like that?? Like really how deep does your hatred for this man go?? Like you're literally trying to pray on this man's downfall.

I dont know if you have any kids, but let's just imagine you're at your daughter's wedding and you ask DIC to stand up and give a wedding toast because you understand this guy as supposedly one of the "good ones" etc and he stand up and says:

"I'd like to wish blessings upon (daughter/groom), but likely neither of you will be able to find suitable employment, you'll fight over money all the time , she's going to grow fat and you'll be divorced in 5 years."

You wouldnt be taken aback and stand up and be like wtf? Why would you say some s*** like that? And his response is idk i had no real reason to say it. You wouldnt think something is awfully wrong with that?

...and to see people see his comment and be so desensitized is crazy to me. Maybe he's not a POS but at minimum he most certainly has allowed a game (that has no bearing on his life) to affect his character.

Holy fuuck get a life

 

[Avoid_Lloyd]

Do we need to have CMT take out a protective order on you at this point? Level of obsession is scary.

He’s the same level of troll as you, just on the other side of the argument.

 

[BLITZ]

I don't think he took much time over that - it looked a lot like AI slop.

understood. but why post ? the guy gone not a part of the Steelers anymore.

 

[madinsomniac]

Do you know what really sucks... whether the Steelers go 17-0 and win the super bowl or 0-17 and get the first overall pick or anything in between, the pro and anti tomlin idiots will be back pushing their narratives next year regardless... it will be super fun...

 

[topseed]

Oh, I see. Edelman must be right because it supports your assertion. But one of the best QBs of all time? Nah.

Manning isn't saying that, and neither am I. It is an overrated criticism, though. And no fan can be sure one way or the other.

If Manning's not saying that (and neither are you), then why did you even post the video?

Peyton is generalizing about what the players do at halftime. Surely even you can understand that the coaches are doing their thing and players are getting nutrition, hydrating, resting, etc. Halftime is only 13 minutes. There's probably just a few moments when the head coach addresses the team. I'm sure any adjustments made by the staff would be implemented in the third quarter itself. But you're not saying that there aren't halftime adjustments...so what the f**k are you saying, exactly?

Edelman, on the other hand, isn't generalizing. He made a statement directly about the Steelers, and directly about Tomlin's defense. But of course that statement doesn't fit your narrative -- whatever the hell your narrative is.

 

[topseed]

I don't think he is full of ****. I agree things were very predictable when you are cheating like Edledorks team did. It was also predictable if you weren't.

Yeah, New England didn't need to cheat to crush the Steelers, bro. At least you can admit that.

Despite that he still did make adjustments and had some success doing so. Many times, it was adjustments to personnel. Against the Chargers it was a change in coverages run and formation.

So you don't think that Justin Herbert getting injured in the third quarter, and not playing at all in the fourth quarter had more to do with it? LA had exactly 6 plays on offense before Taylor Heinicke came into the game:

1) A short incompletion on first down
2) A sack/fumble on second down
3) A short give-up incompletion on 3rd-and-15
4) A sack on first down
5) A one yard run on 2nd-and-19
6) A four yard run on 3rd-and-18

Sure, it was Tomlin changing coverages and formations that led to those two sacks and long third downs. Sure it was. You know, because "we do what we do" was never one of his mantras.

Against others it switching who had whom in the secondary or switching out the MLB. The problem wasn't not making adjustments during the game as much as not adjusting the scheme game to game as much as he should have or season to season. As I have said he got stale.

And what specific instances of "switching who had whom" which led to success are you taking about? Or are you just making more shlt up?

 

[bermudasteel]

If he’s very intelligent why couldn’t he:

- Make necessary in game adjustments
- Hire quality coordinators w/ potential
- Control a locker room
- Beat inferior teams
- Beat good teams
- Win a playoff game in a decade
- Groom QBs
- Manage the play clock

If he’s very intelligent as you say, wouldn’t he have been able to do these things? Here’s the dirty, little secret: Tomlin is Hue Jackson but had a better structure around him.

If you like him and think he’s intelligent, there are ulterior reasons for you pushing this agenda.

Didn't we tell you to stand in the corner???

Git yo *** back in the corner!!!

 

[bermudasteel]

I won't miss Tomlin.

He won't miss you either. Get over it...

 

[bermudasteel]

Tomlin coached the Steelers for 19 years. I won't even bother to ask you for "many" examples, but please point out just three specific times he made necessary in-game adjustments.

Bro c'mon... stop. He made "in game" adjustments plenty of times. Take off the hater shades.

 

[bermudasteel]

Against the Texans they made a change in the second half. THey threw in the towelthat ****

Hilarious!

Six of those eight games you're referencing there were against losing opponents, including three of the worst teams in football that season -- the Jets, Giants, and Raiders. And even those three games against complete bums were all close at halftime. Thus, as the better team, it doesn't surprise me that the Steelers could string some good third quarters together.

So, again, what were three specific examples of adjustments Tomlin made in-game? You can use one of these 2024 games if you'd like, or any other game in any other of the eighteen seasons Tomlin coached the Steelers. I'll wait.

Who was the HC when Ben threw for over 500 yards in 2 games back to back IIRC???

 

[diver]

If Manning's not saying that (and neither are you), then why did you even post the video?

Peyton is generalizing about what the players do at halftime. Surely even you can understand that the coaches are doing their thing and players are getting nutrition, hydrating, resting, etc. Halftime is only 13 minutes. There's probably just a few moments when the head coach addresses the team. I'm sure any adjustments made by the staff would be implemented in the third quarter itself. But you're not saying that there aren't halftime adjustments...so what the f**k are you saying, exactly?

Edelman, on the other hand, isn't generalizing. He made a statement directly about the Steelers, and directly about Tomlin's defense. But of course that statement doesn't fit your narrative -- whatever the hell your narrative is.

Here's what I'm saying. You have no damn idea about what adjustments, if any, are being made in a game.

 

[Litos]

The very idea that you take the time for all this amuses me.

1. He still made enough $$$ that his family will be taken care of for a few generations
2. Despite all the failures you mentioned he will be a 1st ballot hall of fame.
3. You obsess over a man that has walked away. Let it go

That's 30 seconds of AI, including the time to copy and paste here