PRO or CON, mid season firing.....................

[Vader]

For a mid-season firing(2019), they would have to be a walking disaster. History doesn't dictate they would let him go mid-season. People like Stephen A. Smith says that he deserves more than 2 or 3 bad seasons before let go. His winning percentage doesn't warrant a release after one bad season/missed PO.

Switzer's winning percentage didn't either. Has nothing to do with anything. Smith is a Tomlin loyalist. Plus he has had more than one bad season. He hasn't won a SB in 10 seasons and has a terrible playoff record recently. I don't care what he did 10 years ago. Losing at home to Jax last year should have been his wake up call. Now this season has been a disaster after a promising start.

For Tomlin apologists there is never a reason to fire him. Next year it will be either he's never had a losing season or he's only had 1 losing season. In 2 years it will be Ben is too old. Or the following year will be the team is too young. There is always an excuse.

 

[thesteelcity]

Switzer's winning percentage didn't either. Has nothing to do with anything. Smith is a Tomlin loyalist. Plus he has had more than one bad season. He hasn't won a SB in 10 seasons and has a terrible playoff record recently. I don't care what he did 10 years ago. Losing at home to Jax last year should have been his wake up call. Now this season has been a disaster after a promising start.

For Tomlin apologists there is never a reason to fire him. Next year it will be either he's never had a losing season or he's only had 1 losing season. In 2 years it will be Ben is too old. Or the following year will be the team is too young. There is always an excuse.

I agree with everything you said. I think this disaster of a season puts him on a heat seat for next year. It should be turned up if it looks like status quo. It ultimately comes down to Art II and when/if he think the team needs a change.

 

[Shane Falco]

I actually am not sold on the strength of Art II. Not trying to sound like a Tomlin apologist. Just trying to be objective and viewing the Steelers tendencies. If there are any moves made it might come as soon as 12/31

 

[Steelers12]

Any time is a good time for firing the incompetent bull ******** jock sniffing phony,.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I’ve been skeptical of Colbert wondering if it was Cowher when the two were together. Seems like those two had much greater success drafting, especially defensive players.
Plus haven’t you noticed we seemed much more aggressive in the draft under Cowher/Tomlin moving up considerably to snag both Troy and Santonio.
My wish but it’s only a pipe dream, would be hiring Cowher as VP of Football Operations with GM duties and for him to hire his own coach. I know, never happen.


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Absolutely a GREAT Idea if it does or doesn't has yet to be seen but I would take that in a HEARTBEAT.




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[Drink IRON City]

Mid season was a month ago, this one is almost over and the front office would never admit they ever make mistakes because, arrogance

Give me a break as I worded it just a word off//////////......................................LATE should have been what I titled it but the point is the same. I don't think he will be gone either but there is good argument for him to be gone and a few things holding him is FO slow to react and the Rooney rule has to be a factor also.



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[FordFairLane]

I’m on record for us telling Tomlin in private it’s all or nothing. The Steelers have a tough row to hoe but if they win out they are in the playoffs and I would say the only way you are here next year is super bowl or bust. Now if we make it to the super bowl I’ll probably keep him around but I wouldn’t tell him that. Pullout all the stops and coach like your job depends on it, because it does. If he loses to the pats and saints and we are out of it for the bengals game. I’d tell him beforehand but give him the option of coaching the last game or not.


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[Drink IRON City]

For a mid-season firing(2019), they would have to be a walking disaster. History doesn't dictate they would let him go mid-season. People like Stephen A. Smith says that he deserves more than 2 or 3 bad seasons before let go. His winning percentage doesn't warrant a release after one bad season/missed PO.

What's your opinion???? It isn't just one bad season but how the seasons are handled and how he finishes within the playoffs. Ineptitude would be a good word and as much talent as has been here with the lack of advancement is just insane. Is this team better than the team he took over......?




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[SteelerFan448]

They aren't firing Tomlin.

What they did was botch the defensive staff last year. They made a big move to get rid of Haley and for the most part, it's paid off. Tomlin should have ditched Butler and Porter as well and tried to get some new ideas on defense and something out of all of those underachieving high draft picks.