Coach Mike Tomlin Post Game Press Conference - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Week 17

Coach Mike Tomlin Post Game Press Conference - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Week 17

[@wwills1572]

He's FOCUSED man!! The mission is not complete, Tomlin's in battle mode.

[@user-mr5eg1ir2k]

Well, I’m just going to say it flat out. I know it’s only been two games, but I have total confidence that Mason Rudolph should be the number one quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The name of the game is scoring points, and in two games with Mason at quarterback, the Steelers have averaged 32 points a game. That is double what Kenny Pickett is averaging. I think Mike Tomlin needs to re-evaluate the quarterback situation and Mason Rudolph should be the number one and Pickett should be the number two. I think they should give the reins to Mason Rudolph and let him run with it. If he screws up then give it back to Kenny but I don’t believe he will screw it up. I really believe that Mason Rudolph should be the Steelers quarterback for the next 10 years

[@eyezzsodrppy7124]

I'm okay with him staying QB1 for the remaining of the season. But they will both have to earn it in the off-season. Mason has EVERYTHING to play for (contract, career, etc) right now. He leveled the field in the QB locker room. I am rooting for him and hope he carried this Nick Foles energy deep into the p oil playoffs. Fingers crossed for Miami to pull one off

[@jamy8575]

Mason Rudolph #3 straight 112+ QBR's... KP8's VERY best game ALL season was a 108 & he only was over 100 ONE time. Not enough info.? HOW about ALL #13 games LAST season('22)...NOT ONE above 100...!

[@jamy8575]

KP8 with #25 games was OVER 100...ONE single time. & over 90 only #4...4/25 Mason- #3 of #3 OVER 112

[@jamy8575]

NO "competition" needed. INK HIM QUICK Omar the kon man

[@steelzmb4262]

Fire Mike Tomlin

[@emmanuelellis4996]

The organization looks bad bc they signed Mitch and resigned him. They wasted a 1st round pick on Kenny Pickett when they passed on Oline prospects. They could have just played Mason for a year and waited for a deeper QB draft class. They never consider Mason even if he had the best preseason numbers.

[@trevorregay9283]

EXACTLY!!! Tomlin spending too much time enjoying getting his ass kissed by Pickett during his college season when they share the same practice facilities.......Tomlin's ego is so big he loves getting sucked up to and so drafts a huge ass kisser instead of going for a prospect that would actually help the team....like you say, an OL ....like the one the Ravens took at Center which is who we should have taken.......They could sign Mitch and simply make him the back up and don't forget there was another QB still on the roster that was tragically hit by a truck and killed in Florida while attending a Mitch party weekend........so there was that guy as well....who knows, had that guy not gotten killed Rudolph might have been cut???? as I believe they still would have drafted Pickett whether that guy died or not.....

[@emmanuelellis4996]

@@trevorregay9283 Don't forget Kevin Colbert. We can't let him off the hook either. There is no way he should have had any draft input when he was leaving his position. Omar Kahn should have been making the draft decisions for future QB and Oline. Colbert had to get a QB before he left was a disaster. when you consider the picks that he has made last few years. Kahn has been a better decision maker in FA and the draft so far.

[@infinity2z3r07]

bc it's a prickly situation when 3rd stringer is better than the round 1 heir to a hof qb

[@jasonwardy8192]

Mason is the starter, period. Don’t make this complicated Coach.

[@billyurkovich2095]

Mason saved Tomlins legacy … he may have extended the steelers season … seems like the team plays for him … he earned starting QB

[@jowga]

It's football with this team; there is no need for compliments just "Wins" that's the focus.Mason has been in the league for at least 5 years they know him.

[@bob-bf5uj]

If they knew him they would have played him.

[@James-yf7vy]

Let's be honest here, Mason has played better these last 2 games than Kenny/Mitch has played since they both arrived in Pittsburgh, and that's a FACT...No🧢🥊💥🤣👍🏽

[@steelcitynews]

Mason has been overlooked. It’s about time he gets some opportunities to show how far he’s come. I saw it even two years ago at training camp and can’t understand why he has been benched so long. He can handle the pressure and is simply calm and able to see the field better than anyone currently in the quarterback room.

[@trevorregay9283]

FACTS!

[@cgese58]

Tomlin and his offensive staff who evaluate the quarterbacks have clearly not done their job well that past few years. Kenny and Mitch are clearly not the answer and Mason has done a better job. Tomlin like most of us doesn’t like admitting he has screwed up.

[@lauraf1324]

Tomlin never gave Mason the praise or recognition he deserved. Seemed obvious years ago, that whatever his personal reasons, Tomlin wasn't in favor of Mason. Ive always been in Mason's corner and hate to see him go elsewhere, but im hoping after these splash games another team will grab Mason so he can be on a team that appreciates him.

[@deansullivan6353]

The guy seems like he’s had a hard on for Rudolph ever since the racial lie that Myles Garrett threw out there trying to justify his actions for assaulting Mason. Maybe mediocre Mike believes Garrett’s bullshit against Rudolph 🤷🏼 I honestly can’t think of any other reason he’s never given a legitimate chance of being the starter after Roethlisberger retired. He outplayed both Kenny and Mitch in preseason in 22 and 23 and relegated to a 3rd string inactive role basically for 2 straight seasons. I wish him luck next week in continued success and if the Steeler’s don’t see him in their plans next year I hope his play can get him a shot elsewhere where he may feel a little more appreciated from a head coach.

[@trevorregay9283]

@@deansullivan6353 Its possible Thompkins beleives this.......if so, pretty ridiculous as Rudolph is the salt of the earth and VERY religious for anyone that knows him that is the LAST thing coming out of his mouth.....

[@AndrewWatsonSr]

I've been thinking the same thing. The last 2 weeks Tomlin doesn't seem to be so excited mason is doing so well my question is how did he miss this talent😮 difference 😮😮

[@richardweber5590]

It was Colbert who said Mason had a first round grade. Tomlin tried to run Mason out with Duck, Hoskins, Turbiski, and Picketti

[@TheMAGICMAN1973]

Tomlin has "NO CHOICE" but to roll with Mason at this point. .. If Kenny were to come in and be KENNY again he'd get run out of Pittsburgh. Tomlin knows this and definitely won't put Kenny in that type of situation. It's Rudolph the rest of the way in 2023.

[@jamy8575]

& sign him for '24+++

[@davidfranek9004]

Mason had the best two games of the season for the Steelers. He seem to have made any needed throws. It is nice to see Steeler football with the running game.

[@sandyhossman7771]

Tomlin, has something against Mason. I think it goes back to the incident in Cleveland.

[@reubenandreessen2063]

Perhaps it is because Rudolph is religious?

[@nick_john]

@@reubenandreessen2063Tomlin wears a cross. The fact that he doesn’t talk about his faith and Mason does is irrelevant.

[@michaelcoletta4547]

​@@nick_john murders can wear a cross.. it doesn't mean all that much

[@dzisw]

Tomlin can't admit he's just not a good judge of talent

[@TS1r731]

What? Hahaha

[@calvinali600]

What a joke of a comment

[@anthonykostelnik3148]

This 💯

[@ivanercoll]

Is only 2 game , let’s see how he plays against the Ravens

[@Blackpanther-xp1ef]

I'm not sold on Kenny I think he is over rated

[@Mike-xq8bv]

Man he's trying not to be overly excited when he does you call him a cheerleader wtf , also he's keeping the lockerroom focused on next week's big game there's a goal and that is to make the playoffs, comments on here are stupid look at the big picture 😂

[@mdamon9613]

Why didnt they put mason in 3 games b4 bengals game we'd be 12=7 right now

[@jaywaller4151]

Because they paid trubisky 8 mill for 2 years.

[@obxguy1]

Yes! 12-4

[@mdamon9613]

Your right

[@mdamon9613]

12-4

[@fretboy90]

Nah, tomlins only worried about his never had a losing season and his own agenda. I don't think he likes mason rudolph. Never heard even one compliment out of him. As long as he's coach this is as far as we will get. Only getting by with what cower had. ( dick lebeau,big ben , art roonie jr) .he's just riding it out.

[@trevorregay9283]

I'm hoping that some day Rudolph will be afforded the decency of NOT being called a "back up" when QBs like Pickett and Trubisky are out there calling themselves NFL worthy starters......pathetic!

[@chuckie5671]

It seems ever since Mason had the fight in Cleveland after getting hit on his head with his helmet, Tomlin hasn't really used Mason in a meaningful way. I'm very glad Mason showed everyone he is a high caliber QB.

[@michaelclyburn5858]

That was Cleveland not Cincinnati ❤️✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@chuckie5671]

@@michaelclyburn5858 Ahhh, I stand corrected!

[@michaelclyburn5858]

@@chuckie5671 Hi Chuckie! It happens! Hope we win this coming Saturday! Praying for Mason to play well! Take care!

[@dhampir216]

I hope he's switches qb and they lose lmao

[@fretboy90]

I hope mason goes to a team and kicks ass. We keep Kenny Dickit And go down toilet. Think tomlins not goin anywhere unfortunately

[@Irishmule169]

Tomlin sucks plain and simple !! He’s inept as a head coach of the Steelers !!

[@thomaspfeiffer7088]

Mason Rudolph is making Tomlin decision making look bad he has been starting the wrong QB. Mason is not prefect but he is making Trubisky decision to even sign him look real bad and to start him over Mason when Pickett got hurt not real smart, just think of it those 3 game they lost if the would of won their record would be 12 and 4 going into the last game playing for the division and the number 1 in the AFC playoff.

[@Marco1973est]

To admit that an organization screwed up significantly to the point that the season has all but gone down the drain, to acknowledge that someone is in a contract year and may become a free agent, therefore will have significant bargaining power, to state the fact that the O-Line has been playing like trash for most of the season up until, the past few games, to state that Steelers have significant TE issues, when Steelers haven't gotten significant progress at that position for the past several years. Finally, to say that this entire season has been done on the fly and that it's been not only the past two games, that we as fans have seen any significant progress on offense or in the running game. Is asking way too much, for a head coach that wants to keep his job despite the obvious. Tomlin's remaining pressors will be: Less talk more action and better results. AKA: it has been put up or shut up time for the past 3 weeks and beyond next week.

[@wiggybends3632]

Tomlin always raves about the other teams

[@gregstokes3991]

Because Mason is making Tomlin look foolish. And he doesn't like it.

[@BendOregon67]

Because Coach Mike Tomlin is insecure and is unable to admit that he’s not made the best decisions and it just so happens that MASON Rudolph is a great stand-up Christian guy who is humbled himself and that doesn’t do too well with a guy like Mike Tomlin, who needs to put on an act with all these big sayings and words and it’s difficult for him. It’s funny to watch it because you can just see it coming from miles and miles.

[@bobsmeltzer5390]

Tomlinson needs to go. All the winning seasons is great. However, that is not the goal. The goal is putting Lombardi trophies in the case. One playoff win in five years? That does not cut it. Mike Tomlin needs to go.

[@StanAsher]

Tomlin had rather prove himself right than say I was wrong...Tomlin simply doesn't like Mason.....Mason is by far better than Kenny or Mitch, Shame on Mike Tomlin its my buddy first rather than team first....Tomlin needs to go......

[@Boosh33]

I just find it funny how people are literally trying to find any way to discredit tomlin. You hold drafting kenny and signing Mitch against him but ignore the fact that Mason could’ve signed else where but resigned with us. Another thing we can’t sit here and act like all of Pittsburgh wouldnt have perfectly fine with Mason not coming back after last season. Mason is playing great and I love to see it but it’s hilarious to act like this is something we all were expecting to happen with Mason.

[@jamy8575]

Some of us- the ones that saw him in OK St. .............. WE KNEW

[@marcusgreer2005]

He's not enthusiastic because you all are always looking for a reason.

[@lesterj.draytonjr.6140]

Just wasted 2:33 out of my life. Gotta make better decisions about what I watch.

[@kevinhurst3709]

2 weeks ago they were all crying for his head. Steelers fans are the worst.

[@wiggybends3632]

Still want him gone - his inability to make speedy decisions when needed is ridiculous- think of what this team could have achieved without this crum

[@siakakamara7371]

Maybe because we’ve had mason for a while now and even gave him a chances till he threw 3-4 interceptions against the browns and lost his spot to an undrafted rookie that may be why. Mason played a great game Tomlin said it but everyone need to calm down. Mason didn’t have Matt Canada, kennny did and the moment he didn’t had a great as game so idk why Kenny getting hate and Mason love when Mason not being held back by Matt Canada 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️or did we forget that.

[@dionellwalker9762]

You are another Kenny LOVER,Kenny got Canada fired because he can't read but one side of the field and that's the knock on him and opponents knew this thats why the Steelers could not run the ball because defenses stacked the line of scrimmage. Do your due diligence and read the scouting reports or Kenny's Bio coming out of Pitt, let me help you , it said that in college he ran an offense where he was asked only to read one side of the field instead of the entire field so he never learned to read or go through progressions that were from left to right but the casual fan falls in love with a player and fails to understand what goes on underneath the surface. Kenny rode a defense that knew it had to keep games in the teens in order to have a chance and if they had a off day as we saw several times then the Steelers had no chance at competing because Kenny is pedestrian. Up until Mason took over the Steelers were averaging less points per game after Canada's firing so clearly Canada wasn't the problem but he lost his job because of incompetent quaterback play and the players on the team won't say it out loud but in a round about way they have expressed that Mason is the better quaterback and they knew this from the beginning but hoped that they could win with Kenny

[@josephpineda6408]

Kenny’s balls still haven’t dropped ,masons better all around

[@ernestpacheco8148]

Tomlin " extrovert "does not understand Mason's conservative ,introspective personality type and leadership style. Tomlin will judge that first , before Mason's play on the field. Tomlin's just not convinced yet.

[@jaywaller4151]

How do you know that ??

[@ernestpacheco8148]

@@jaywaller4151 Some background in psychology : Mike Tomlin is an obvious extrovert ( ENTJ documented ). Some highly extrovert, dominant people will look at the introvert ( Rudolph obvious) in the classroom , "and / or the family" and we'll see them as an outcast , always disagree or say that there is something wrong with them. Or just simply not understand who they are. Hopefully for me anyway , I hope that Rudolph's energy and performance rises to the surface where Tomlin can actually see it and Coach Rudolph for who he is and not who he wants him to be. ; ))

[@jaywaller4151]

@@ernestpacheco8148 the thing is your talking like u know them and had a conversation with them I don't know you so ill ask u do u know them and had a conversation of are u speculating ??

[@ernestpacheco8148]

​@@jaywaller4151If you listen. Sky City news guy is asking a question and it's an opinion channel. He asks /says I don't know ? So let us know what is going on here ? And let us know your what your thoughts are ? Being a Steelers fan since the 70s it is clear to me that in the last few years or so the Steelers have lost their way and the Rooney's / Tomlin have a lot to do with it. You don't have to be in the locker room to see what's going on. You're thinking in terms of "by the book , factual information" . I'm just offering opinion and perspective through a lot of experience , that's all.

[@jaywaller4151]

@@ernestpacheco8148 it seems to me that u think shit should stay the same from the 70s to 2023 which is hilarious . It's crazy to think with all the rule changes in the NFL u can keep the stilller way. Do u really know what the stiller way is??

[@JackSlatersPontiac]

How long will it take to pull Kenny if he starts losing …if we win next week…we’re basically benching a guy for winning three straight.. then bringing back a guy that couldn’t get it done. Makes no sense and I don’t think the players especially Pickens will put up with inaccurate throws from Kenny.

[@wiggybends3632]

Let kenny sit bench for 6 years and develop like Mason did

[@VincentScales]

The last 2 games were against teams that were at the bottom of the league in defense! The Ravens (4th in defense) game will be the last and most important game of the season, do you go with Mason because he played well against 2 of the leagues worst or with Kenny who by the way beat the Ravens this year 17-10 and in Baltimore last year 16-13!

[@bob-bf5uj]

16 and 17 points sucks. The defense won those games.

[@kipmcbride9910]

Tomlin kept sticking with Mitch Trubisky Why? Because he’s stuck in his own tried and failed mantra. He makes changes at a snails pace. He is the reason they’re not in the drivers seat for a playoff berth. Losing to two 2-10 teams at home no less. Inept is too kind of a word. Both Pickett and Trubisky have happy feet and play scared. Just like Tomlin coaches SCARED . Rudolph stands in the pocket. Each and every year his footwork has progressed . He misses some open guys but Atleast he doesn’t bail on the play after the first read. I knew he would drag his feet to put Rudolph out there because he thinks he coaches by feel and it’s the way. It’s not and they yearly have to make up for his poor decision making.

[@shirle7343]

Rudolph was jittery. He had no pocket presence. His interviews were hard to watch. He looks more confident now .But it has been 5 seasons. But Kenny is a bust not two full seasons in. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@charlesstype2609]

He's not a head coach, he's a fool.

[@spaceo8568]

So you all really expect him to sing the praises of A THIRD STRING QB while Pittsburgh's golden boy, Kenny Pickett, WHO SUCKS BTW and IS the other half of the Canada problem, and blow up the spot, PUBLICLY, about giving us some bullsh*t next week AGAINST THE RAVENS, about we're "resting Kenny a little bit more" even though Pickett totally could've played in Seattle, so they can start Mason Rudolph again? Or you want him to fan the flames of all this Rudolph hype, so that Mason can complain about... STILL BEING 3RD STRING, and demands more money than the Rooney's would never pay for and then he leaves? His contract is up, I think this year or next. So dumb. And when have you ever heard Mike Tomlin be anything more than modest, bordering on reserved? He's rivaled only by Belichick on that regard.

[@vicioushellsing]

Its tough because Kenny has been under a matt canada offense the whole season. So comparing his early games to rudolphs isn't fair. Kenny has had one full game without Canada and it was also a 400 yard offense game. Then he got injured and we got stuck with trubisky. I remember being hyped for rudolph when Ben had covid. But I also remember him having more turn overs than TD.

[@stephenreese6288]

You have a bad memory and you might be blind if you think Pickett is better than Rudolph.

[@vicioushellsing]

@@stephenreese6288 it was years ago and im getting up there in age, so I looked it up. 10 games played while ben was out with covid, He threw 13 TD, but 9 interceptions and 4 fumbles. So hes been pretty dang underwhelming until this year. And he can't blame Matt Canada for his offense in 2019. We have seen one KP8 game without Canada, and it was just as good as these last two rudolph games. I will say I like how rudolph has handled himself in dealing with the press. He seems to have grown up a lot since he tried to rip off another players helmet and started a brawl.