Coach Mike Tomlin on Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Steelers secondary | Pittsburgh Steelers

Coach Mike Tomlin spoke to the media on Monday, March 25 at the NFL's Annual League Meeting
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[@MeTakingAStand]

THIS is the polar opposite of Sean Payton. Coach T is a guy who breathes optimism into every single player and coach. No finger pointing, no shouting at players, no embarrassing rival coaches. He just speaks positively and it's no wonder that every player wants to play for him. Even after Kenny quit on the team, Mike doesn't talk down about him.

[@carlosrojas1758]

He's a cheerleader not a coach.

[@loganb7081]

@@carlosrojas1758 Tomlin haters think that they know him personally. It so weird and makes me cringe everytime.

[@reesereese6510]

@@loganb7081 Man those are people in a dark basement with no friends that are just miserable typing on a keyboard

[@yeomane]

yeah because he has no discipline and lets the players do what they want.

[@chillinggiffy4285]

FACTS!!! Mike is a much better coach than Sean and I'm so excited for our Steelers this season.

[@playdough..]

The reporter question about cam Sutton was so uncalled for and coach T is a Real one for giving the answer he gave. Good man

[@Shredderman3_]

At 10:54 if y’all are wondering

[@crowjones78]

He’s a wanted fugitive, of course it’s the publics business if he spoke to him

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Crow!!!@ Why would 😕 he had talked to him????? Never heard other coaches 🤔 asked questions about old ex-players 🤔 🤷

[@pmode2474]

​@@crowjones78tf? No it isn't. First off, if anything was sent I'm sure it was something urging him to turn himself in. Second off, it's the police's business. Not the public.

[@Narrbags]

⁠@@crowjones78 Why is it that everyone over 350lbs and depressed thinks everything is their business ??

[@tonyh.anderson2658]

Coach T! Love you… as a man of God, a man of character a family man, far from controversy and a skilled intellect on and off the field, Gods speed this year and as always Let’s Win 7!

[@teto1911]

Agree 100%

[@allendennison3428]

FACTS

[@tastetheblessings]

Preach! 🙏🏽😇🫶🏾

[@SteelerzReignSupremeII]

Yes, let's throw religion in football.

[@gabriellestuart9786]

Wow. I love it. The reporters tried to bring the players down and he SHUT THEM UP. I wanna play for him. Good luck Steelers. He said im always excited!!!

[@orovalleyview8103]

Love coach Tomlin. He is steeler nation. It’s Steeler time..!

[@bhurley1743]

I'm a Chiefs fan (because I live in KC) but I love that guy too! He's a great coach! He made me a Steelers fan too along with my entire family.

[@user-wn6we1vy8e]

I am praying for Coach Tomlin and the entire Steelers organization!! Love My Steelers!!

[@macmoore4067]

Nation ✊

[@Homer_the_prophet99]

Been the best coach on the mic for years

[@_rellorT]

Love this new QB room compared to going into last offseason

[@ConfusedBinaryCode-fq4tr]

Coach answered all those questions clear and concise. Great representation of how it’s done.

[@kennethcampbell4064]

Justin is going to explode in Pittsburgh! Great goaching staff and organization. Good luck Justin thank u for what you did in Chicago.

[@childofAtlantis618]

Pause 😅

[@oneelrockwell79]

JF1 wish you the best young man. #BEARSFAN

[@gaupboyb8938]

No diddy

[@moemo284]

I have no idea how you would ever come to that conclusion but yeah okay

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

What did he do in Chicago? He had 5 wins last year?

[@Snail678]

Coach T should be recognized as the standard for all head coaches. Every time I hear him or even players speak about him its always great stuff. Looking forward to this season

[@scrapson8789]

Hasn't done shit with the team in years

[@Snail678]

@@scrapson8789 I think you misunderstand my point. He's a class act, leader of men, holds the team and himself accountable, great speaker, etc. Also if you put 90% of coaches in his position these last few years I doubt they remain above 500 every year. Its not all about pure championships, look what happened with Belicheck, ppl called him the goat for winning so much and now nobody wants him as a coach.

[@JackStevenson-ql4qu]

@@scrapson8789We are in the mix every season. What would you prefer to be like the Bears, Raiders and Cardinals? Crumb bum organizations that have a coaching carousel. Working out great for them all 😂. Go Coach Tomlin.

[@Just_A_Name14]

@@scrapson8789has a winning record every year he’s coached

[@charlesm7589]

@@scrapson8789Super bowl, winning seasons, All Star player performances all mean nothing to you? So what's your real problem with Tomlin?

[@Godfather-rn6rb]

This is what an intelligent coach with Class looks like.

[@wordtruth6116]

This is a great coach. So jealous as a Chicago fan. JF is finally in great hands. Pittsburgh will love him. He is a gem.

[@cha867]

Fields Will be working the concession stands by next season

[@donnagreene7766]

With you??? Time will tell and we will not be too hard on you.@@cha867

[@DeCurtaRican]

The same should be said even louder for Russ!

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@cha867: Nah, but I think he should play backup QB and receiver.

[@robertbutlerjr1746]

​@@cha867 nah he ain't gonna be working with you. Calm down

[@furmontana814]

Anybody who talks down on coach T don’t know football or has never played a down this man is somebody every player wants to play for I swear I’ll run through a wall for him I hope this season is a success for him and Russell two guys who deserve greatness together let’s make history !!! 7x

[@JackStevenson-ql4qu]

I think we can win a Super Bowl this season. I can feel it. I am very excited about this team. Last season we made it to the playoffs with no QB. This season we will be at the top of the heap. Having been this pumped since Ben left. I think this is going to be a fun season.

[@kennypowers3984]

Well said, except for the massive, incoherent run-on sentence.

[@teto1911]

Happy to have coach Tomlin as our coach. Keep winning and rooting for you to get another Lombardi! We won't spend a lot of time looking in our rear view mirror, we will look through our windshield and keep it moving! Coach T!

[@ryu-ken]

Bills should trade for him

[@johnbasement7337]

​@@ryu-ken he looks up to your coach 🤷🏿

[@Devin-vh3sv]

Great coach hof coach Mike Tomlin no complaints about coaching when he won one with my steelers now the haters can go hate on that 🖤💛🖤💛

[@carlosallen1634]

I absolutely love coach Tomlin. Good Luck to my Steelers‼️🫡

[@bhurley1743]

Heck yeah! I'm a chiefs fan (live in KC) but whoever doesn't love Mike Tomlin is a fool.

[@BearsNCigars]

Take care of my guy JF Steeler nation u guys gonna love him 🫡

[@MrMelonGuyDude]

lets hope so

[@rjkrautz1506]

Alreadybdo

[@cha867]

Trash hopefully gone by next season 10 wins in 3 seasons no thank you

[@BearsNCigars]

@@cha867 do you know the bears gutted their whole roster his second year? You know your guys #4 or 5 wr last season Robinson was his #1 his rookie year? He had a practice squad around him in 22 and still was in top 10 for MVP in NFL!! He finally got a weapon in DJ Moore last season and Moore had career high numbers…. So did Cole Kmet. The defense of bears in 22 was horrible even when Justin scored 25 30 points the bears still lost, but I know he should play better defense lol. The coaches sucked. I mean I can continue how he was set up for failure since day one but still never complained just went to work. But I’m not you can have your uneducated opinion….

[@cha867]

Excuses man should still avg more than 3 wins a season steelers overpaid with a 6th

[@Boobiebeardown]

Man I love this coach already 💪🏽🔥😆 Pole position and competition 👏🏽

[@BratatoChip]

Already? He’s been in Pittsburgh forever lmao

[@gagerushing2364]

You make no sense with your comment, he's been our HC since 2007 dude. Lol, Bandwagon fans know nothing 🤣

[@the5-starreview871]

I have always loved Coach Tomlin. He gave Justin Fields a nice olive branch. Let's go Pittsburgh!

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

JF is going to need more than that

[@LesPronto]

​@@PatriotWatchUSAwhy are you here? You're a trolling bears fan

[@eddiejames9827]

​@@LesPronto It's what the frumper trumpsters do! 😂

[@robertbutlerjr1746]

Glad Justin is with a real winning coach. Still hurts that he's gone. I'm definitely going to be watching Steelers games now

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

Weak @@robertbutlerjr1746

[@kiddkent]

Those Bears beat writers just won't let go of Justin Fields. I have followed JF1 through OSU and then to the Bears. His teammates on the Bears did not want him to be traded. They speak of his work ethic, wanting to win, and most of all, his leadership both on and off the field. The team got a real one with JF1.

[@davblack1able]

Coach T is the man!

[@Trondiggy]

Tomlin is such a class act

[@adventuresoffearlessfaith]

Man! I could listen to this coach being interviewed all day 😍. GREAT!!! Response...direct and to the point.

[@GRodPericles]

That’s my coach 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@bhurley1743]

I'm a chiefs fan (live in KC) but I love that guy! Mike Tomlin is awesome! Great coach!

[@skinnyslimm]

Mike Tomlin will go down in history as one of the best coaches in the NFL!!!

[@hounddog3476]

He hasn't built a championship football team yet. 8 straight playoff losses. Can't coach in big games. Always loses

[@bigchungus1848]

@@hounddog3476yet never had a losing season. Something that Bill Belickick and Andy Reid can’t say. Do you know how hard it is to continuously finish above 500 for 17 years straight?

[@hounddog3476]

@@bigchungus1848 and 8 straight first round WHOOPINGS. I'm not blaming the players anymore and laying kudos on a dipstick that doesn't even carry a schemes sheet in an NFL game. The Steelers rely on the jets to lose or win every year to get in the tournament. You obviously are a booby fan and haven't been watching the Steelers as long as I have

[@rdf6852]

Nicely done Coach T. Looking forward to training camp in Latrobe. Go Steelers!!!

[@roddollaz]

Thts my coach 😎

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Yessir! 🔥

[@teto1911]

Yes sir!

[@dillwidit]

The Rooneys deserve a whole lot of praise. 🍻 to Khan 🍻 to Tomlin. i too feel the same to start every season 😂 but i truly believe after this free agency, with another good draft this could be the year. HERE WE GO 🖤💛 stairway to 7 🙏

[@naturewatcher64]

I love this interview by coach Mike Tomlin. He is very intelligent at interviews, knows what to say, is very fluid in his speech and does not allow himself to get suckered into answering a question he knows he should not answer.

[@kimbawilliams1026]

I LOVE Coach T as well like all of you!!! he is a class act! so well spoken. I don’t look in the rear-view mirror, I look through the windshield. BOOM!! GOD IS GOOD!!!♥♥

[@holmesketrick7]

LOVE YOU COACH T 🖤💛🖤💛 #HEREWEGO

[@LionG1043]

HERE WE GO!!! STEELERS

[@Cmajorskills]

This is the best press conference I’ve seen from Coach T. So much optimism, much uncertainty. Answered every question swiftly and with heart. You can tell he’s a leader of men that believes in every man on this roster. What’s more impressive is after everything he’s been through with scrutiny, losing a HOF QB, Kenny ultimately not working out, he’s still motivated and sharp. Ready for another winning season with coach T and I believe we can make a playoff run! Also don’t count Russell out too. He’s a fearless competitor and a perfect match for the Steelers 💪🏾

[@ydjlearn]

"We gonna look through our windshield and keep it movin". You got to like that!

[@jasonchristopher5928]

MANS LOOKS HAPPY GLAD TO SEE THE ENERGY 🔥

[@isaihaclark3931]

Here we go

[@jonathanstevens8753]

steelersnation loves you coach T ❤ thats our coach !!!!!!!! best coach in all of sports 💯 we love the haters too though 😅

[@SIGtilliDIE]

Justin chose the Steelers because of Tomln

[@BirdFromYakiVegas]

Russ couldn't have landed in a better place 💪

[@DeCurtaRican]

I wish he had played in Pittsburgh as Big Ben’s replacement.

[@fvasqu0216]

I love coach T and the Steelers org. They have done a great job this season but can somebody please get coach a towel! Poor guy is sweating up a storm.

[@goodworks5006]

I just find it very interesting as a Bears fan how some media members turned in Fields and almost seem shocked that other teams see the obvious QB talent Justin is. Tomlin will get the best of Justin and we’ll see what a stable environment and coaching can do with a talented QB. I’ve always been a Tomlin fan now I’m even more of Steelers fan

[@Superjimm2]

When he retires Coach T will be the most sought after public speaker of all time. If u not fired up listening to him nothing will do it💯

[@1982studios]

He is so well spoken in regards to the two. I highly enjoyed MIke talking in this video specifically his idea of "pole position".

[@Nardos_Sole]

I love this Steelers man, really is a team w nun but love❤️

[@casson14]

Through thick and thin Coach T is always doing what is best for the team. love this man

[@paulr1170]

Haven’t seen my coach this happy since leveon was our rb

[@gregd6706]

Gotta' love coach Tomlin. Great man and the all time G.O.A.T. of "blinking" in an interview (I literally counted 100 blinks in the first minute). HA HA HA !

[@rochellereif8421]

Go steelers Go 🙌

[@EarlPhillipss]

I am a fan of the Ravens, but Mr Coach Tomlin is my favorite football coach through all levels of football. I have a major deal of respect for him and I take his tomlinisms with me into my every day routine. He’s a hell of a coach, a father, I’m sure he’s a hell of a friend to all that are close to him, and most of all he’s a hell of a man. It definitely is weird rooting for him considering he’s my favorite teams rival, but I look past that because I took to him due to him being such an amazing role model. He is the standard. I’m blessed to be able to watch him work and see the amazing culture he’s built come into fruition. To the Steelers fans who are disgruntled with his success in recent years, you guys have no idea what you have. Be grateful that you have this man in your building, he’s been a pillar in Pittsburgh. Much love and wish your family health and happiness, coach tomlin.

[@melindaostergren8115]

@EarlPhillpss Have you seen his interview on the Pivot Podcast? It’s excellent.

[@EarlPhillipss]

@@melindaostergren8115 I absolutely have. Everything he says is just gospel to me haha. I aspire to be the man Mike Tomlin is today he’s just too awesome

[@elayneblystone7889]

Mike T, u are a man of integrity, and of the Lord, thanks for seeking another man of God and suoerstar!

[@terrelleholt1]

I love coach T man. He's so tactful and well spoken.

[@perryellis1423]

I trust that coach Tomlin has a plan for both Russell Wilson this year and maybe next and for the future with Justin Fields, fields doesn't need to start anytime soon he can learn and let's see what Russell Wilson has left and see what he does and if he still has fire left and we can win with him let's go!!!! Let's win it again!!!!

[@DeCurtaRican]

Sensible thinking right here. 😎👍🏾

[@OfficialLeighton.]

Fields still has meat on the bone and Wilson is the pedigree of the honey comb right now

[@kt-ws4ut]

The Best Football Coach/ Life Coach! He is always teaching!!!

[@djtrackmatic6315]

It’s nice to see 2 QB go from where they were not wanted to a place excited to have them

[@brucelau2023]

Coach T! Love you… as a man of God, a man of character a family man, far from controversy and a skilled intellect on and off the field

[@MrFixIt929]

Tomlin is probably the best coach to ever talk to reporters . They want drama and he's giving them football

[@Egraber]

So thankful Kenny wanted a change of scenery!

[@resistancelucayanmayo]

Yep me too

[@JackStevenson-ql4qu]

Same he was trash. Both guys we have now are much better players.

[@user-gp7hf2vk8k]

Happy Kenny is gone along with those other two guys

[@BlackWolf0412]

LETS GO BABY #SteelerNation

[@PNWLiving1725]

He sounds like a smart coach...black and gold. Here we go!

[@FineTouchLLC]

Legendary coach

[@Leon-ln2pv]

Now that's what a head coach looks and sounds like. Coach Tomlin puts in the work and that's why his teams have winning seasons. Now his qb situation has improved greatly and watch out AFC! Russell will be exceedingly better than any qb the Steelers put on the field last year but the real thievery came in the acquisition of Justin Fields for literally a bag of chips and not even Lays. Great deal for Pittsburgh! Don't bet against this Steeler squad. They're gonna be dangerous.

[@graylingbarnes1921]

“Not even Lays”. Love it. Lol

[@chaneycowboys2388]

He looks refreshed

[@MichaelAlexander_]

HUGE respect for you guys, as a team and an organization. Coming from a Texans fan🤘🏾 #WeAreTexans

[@resistancelucayanmayo]

Much love bro horns up 🤘🏼 texans I'm a fan an steelers I'm from Pittsburgh living in houston

[@jWx93]

Glad everyones back on the Tomlin express. Haters try your best to silence yourselves this year 🦾

[@gregd6706]

Dude everyone HERE is on the "Tomlin Express"....i don't understand how you couldn't be when you hear coach T speak BUT....believe me there are PLENTY of haters out there. They never like to show up when coach T is speaking because they just sound stupid in comparison.

[@mattymack894]

🐐 🐐🐐🐐

[@Greazylifeofcarde]

Proud Steelers Fan!! That’s my coach!!

[@kevinnapier8996]

I like the moves and the future fit that this coach and organization have taken here. Top-notch team planning! Wishing you all the best in success going forward!

[@jake-thegoat]

Mike Tomlin has broadened my vocabulary. I'm lucky to be a Steelers fan. He's an honest, solid, fare man in a cutthroat world and profession. I can't help but pick up on the vocab and the way he talks. For example here he's asked a question that he's been asked many times since the QB weekend, and instead of him saying something like "I've already said this" or something that oozes the idea of "I'm sick of answering this question, he says "as I've mentioned several times of late" he's honest yet no nonsense.. I'm a business owner and therefore I am a leader. I have young men under me and in that position, you have to set solid examples. He was influenced by those before him and he influenced those that come behind him. He also takes no shots at the Bears, he humbly gloats about having Fields as a QB. I use the term "I embrace it" daily because of Mike T. That's means "Bring it on, I can handle whatever you throw at me" He has had so many ups and downs as the head coach of the pinnacle organization of professional sports. Three HC's since Vietnam in Pittsburgh . Cleveland is such a mess, they have that many in 2 years. Real Steelers fans don't take that for granted and know not to be irrational. Thanks Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, Chuck Knoll and the Rooney family.

[@theonly1-66]

Players wanna play play play for coach T. He attracts the talent.

[@user-tz9vh3zn3u]

Coach t man I'm hoping you have a great season gotta a lot of respect for you man

[@jadecarpenter0627]

I love coach t,and appreciate everything he brings to steelers nation.i hope he stays on with us until he retires.they have made so many great moves this offseason.much love and respect.

[@oskinooa]

Coach look happy than a mug for this season

[@Spacejunk57]

This has been best way to move forward, totally fresh start with great talent onboard. Go Steelers, stay tuned for greatness!

[@quincyott]

Here We Go

[@rorydouthard3636]

GRIIIIIIIINNIIIIING from ear to ear!!!! 🖤💛🖤💛

[@prod.thirtysixx]

Tomlin sweating buckets, love ya man, lets get number 7.

[@frivgh]

Coach Tomlin is not a players coach but a Man's Man on how to talk behavior and giving respect and being respected these skills aren't just limited to The football field but real life skills for not young men but all men We are The Pittsburgh Steelers Here We Go

[@kevinsellers7566]

I love this Coach❤

[@Mrd1_j6665]

Coach Tomlin is one of the greats. He is a good one, real one and deserves all the accolades that he gets.

[@glorifiedrhymes8338]

The Steelers need to keep this man regardless of how the season goes. He is a class act and a great football mind. I know there is Yinzer talk out there about needing change but let’s be honest, there are few options better than Mike Tomlin and even fewer available better options.

[@johnbailey5248]

Coach T! I appreciate how you harness such class even when having to endure some of the worst media! I listen very well, sir, and you represent God first and then the Pittsburgh Steelers very well! Let's go get #7!!!!!

[@waynebrown2903]

TOMLIN a classy coach of the Year A lead man. STEELERS can be on top of the AFC North look out keep it moving forward❤❤🎉😂😂

[@trentmyers3757]

This man has been on point since becoming the head coach and for him to not have won coach of the year is beyond me. Love Coach T. One of he best to do it.

[@ianjooste]

What an interview!! Such an awesome example of great and uplifting communication!

[@seand8415]

Coaching abilities aside, Coach Tomlin even TALKS like he's incapable of having a losing season! Best coach in ball

[@balance4123]

Thank you so much Coach T. You’ve been an inspiration to me since 2008. Keep up the good work

[@Lul_JD101]

Gotta Love Coach T ! Well Spoken 💯

[@davidshaffer4664]

Tomlin is a class act Sean Payton is a joke

[@resistancelucayanmayo]

Exactly and gonna show that once this season starts

[@onecompetive]

Great interview, the experience shows. I am excited!

[@tonymacaluso1265]

Coach T has a lot of class

[@edgaralancabreramoreno6374]

Coach Tomlin is OUR COUCH. Steeler Nation from México City

[@bnegs521]

Mr. 9-8 himself. Longest drought in Steelers history without a playoff win. Gotta love Mike

[@shok8435]

Yall hear how Mike Tomlin spoke about Justin’s TALENT and how his face glowed up.. Never seen that with Kenny lol he always talked about Kenny’s willingness to be good not his actual talents 😂

[@malcalmplanter7068]

Let the qbs compete I like what I hear all I needed to know coach

[@user-me6ty9nj1v]

Great man

[@medavi081]

This was a VERY nice interview. Tomlim answered each and every question with such poise and positive logic. Even when the reporters went for a low blow he responded appropriately and didn’t be little or lower anyone in anyway, shape or form. This is leadership. This is coaching.

[@monicasmith7050]

Love Coach T. Family man, God fearing man

[@dionshare7103]

The things that have taken place in the last few weeks give me hope for next season. Would love to see ring #7.

[@busyrand]

Coach Tomlin has been my favorite speaker in the field for over a decade...

[@zenastafford4680]

That’s my main man pots n pans 2024 let’s go