Mike Tomlin to Bears⁉ Stephen A. REEVALUATES Steelers tenure + Kirk Cousins' future | First Take

[@vashdegun]

It's so idiotic to pretend you can switch out head coaches like quarterbacks or players.

[@PunishThyPuss]

It is idiotic to think it hasn't been done before, or to think it won't happen again.. tbf

[@stevenrembert3632]

It is idiotic but there are a couple teams that believe that

[@goodnightmunchie]

African fellas dropping like flies in the NFL and doesn't bother me 🚬🧐

[@Bjoern_1897]

@@goodnightmunchie tf

[@Mr.loontabletalk]

It’s not

[@real_AW10]

Tomlin leaving Pittsburgh is like the bears winning the SB

[@JoeShwanson]

Imagine both in the same season happening?? lol jk as a bears fan these media takes are almost as ridiculous as the bears 💀

[@anthonyslazas6413]

Idi**

[@Tawknmysht]

So it will eventually happen

[@Tawknmysht]

@@JoeShwansonbears shoulda kept Justin, tomlin shoulda been playing him, THEY MADE 4 each other

[@jimmorrison9287]

So when the steelers win it's because of Tomlin and when they lose it's the player? This people don't actually watch the games. The coaching isn't so to par. The game planes have been terrible. Their game plan against the Bengals was run, run, run and Russell Wilson only had like 7 pass in the first. And that's after the first time they played the Bengals they let Russ throw and he went for 400±. Way more times than not they go way to conservative and as a result get off to slow starts and fall behind and that doesn't work against good teams. Their game plans are way to predictable so by this time of year it's easy for high level coaches to scheme against the steelers. They need to take more risk and be more aggressive and creative in their game plans. That's why this 4 game losing Streak has been so bad

[@SunniMerlot]

The annoying thing about sports media is you can tell who didn’t play and who did. If you’ve been on a team you can be coached well and still not perform. The humans on the field matter much more than the human on the sideline.

[@NOOOFUNNN]

That part

[@PastorTrue93]

Owners & GMs who make decisions don’t see it that way. Ask Mayo & AP

[@q-j-p]

@@PastorTrue93 GMs in self preservation mode, they wanna keep their job and if they cut bait with the coach to save their own skin, best believe they will. Eliot Wolf should've never been a GM (pretty sure he was scouting department before, and the track record is spotty to say the least) not sure what the carousal with the Raiders is right now

[@callmepapi91]

Facts

[@richardmatthews2807]

@@q-j-pwolf is the GM of the Steelers ??

[@JohnnyZeroBoo]

Andy Reid was let go...

[@JohnnyZeroBoo]

And had just had a son die during that 2 yr run... So.. There are extenuating circumstances

[@KTee-eb1tv]

⁠@@JohnnyZeroBooy’all make excuses for white coaches it took Andy Reid 20 years to win a superbowl and Mike Tomlin only two tomlin had a better first 14 years then Andy Reid as Reid was let go for underperforming missing playoffs losing seasons also tomlin dealt with death in family too and other things but still winning lol y’all make excuses for white folks underperforming that you as a white would never for a black individual is funny lol

[@manz3x]

Worst decision the eagles made then they tried to make it right bringing in Doug P then let him go if Dougie P had this roster the Super Bowl would be a given

[@Author_tank_thompson]

He hadn’t won a superbowl

[@KTee-eb1tv]

@@Author_tank_thompson exactly and it took him 19 years to get one

[@doriang85]

Dan is right the Steelers have a QB issue not a coaching issue. The last four games they have been beat by Burrow, Mahomes, Jackson and Hurts. Get Tomlin a QB!

[@555calex]

No. The real issue was the GM drop-off in supporting the team via the draft. I noticed this once Rohlisberger left and wouldn't even start looking for successor until he actually left. It's the GM that should be in the discussion of leaving instead of the HC. If they change their mindset and support the QBs they now have like they use to do the Steelers could easily stop their decline...

[@cobaltjedi4910]

Totally agree - for years, PIT has had a QB problem, not a Tomlin problem

[@newagain9964]

@@555calexGM has had more misses a lot lately. But tomlin could still use an upgrade at QB. Does both he and Russ have time for Pitt to draft players needed?

[@Ayyeeeooo]

I wish Molly can get caught up in a scandal so she can stop ruining every minute of the show

[@ASISEEITPODCAST]

Agreed

[@busyrand]

She's been ridiculous for years and fans have been consistent about voicing how unpalatable she is. Frankly, I cannot watch this show or others with loud female talent trying to be one of the guys... I need a reason why I'm listening to someone other than the former athletes and signature analysts speak about something...

[@wedothistv773]

You’re sick 😅😂

[@andrewatkinson3700]

I thought she was just the moderator/host. Why is she always trying to interject her opinion on sports related topics? Just host.. Everyone knows she has (allegedly) slept with J Rose (married), SAS and J Williams. Enough already

[@MrCorner21]

I'm sure she's turned a few knobs to open some doors

[@Philtration]

The Bears could have made the effort to bring Harbaugh back to Chicago last year and it would not have cost them a single draft pick. Give him the job, the money, and get out of the way.

[@showstoppacs1]

Bears VP vetoed it immediately. Wouldn’t even let John get on the phone because he a big Ohio State alumni. Now look what hes done with the Charger in a REBUILD years. Bears are a fking joke.

[@hueyali9429]

Please do it, since every year y’all talk about his job security. Let’s see what happens to the Steelers.

[@ntedizzle6449]

Dumpster fire

[@hueyali9429]

@ Bingo.

[@fourthdownback6035]

All these different teams get fed up with 10-7, fire their coach, and go 7-10 for three years running. At some point, our lack of talent and not rebuilding before Ben retired is why we are digging out of this hole

[@hueyali9429]

@@fourthdownback6035 Exactly. I have no problem with the development mentality with the Steelers but you have to get aggressive in free agency and trades to keep up with today.

[@kingdawg5830]

​@@fourthdownback6035 they simply need a top 10 quarterback. That's it

[@StillersMX]

National media being national media. Watch the games, pay attention to the coaching in those games.

[@kmo1765]

The media has made excuses for Tomlin for years.

[@spade565]

Yeah he failed to coach his team properly. Thanks for reminding us about it lol

[@trustplanet]

@@kmo1765excuses when he’s never had a losing season 😂 if he was white hed be praised. Shush.

[@klewlessss]

Your point?

[@StillersMX]

@klewlessss That they tend to defend Mike Tomlin a lot, as a Steeler fan that hasn't missed a game since 2005, I can tell you he makes a lot of silly, first-year-like mistakes.

[@MmaMadman85]

PREACH DAN, PREACH!!!!!!

[@DWoodsII]

Exactly. That’s why they need to make a bold move. Trade 3 first round picks and draft a young QB or reach out to Vikes about JJ. They need to get a young QB with talent

[@jerrynadler2883]

Molly is too much 🙄

[@skinnycheeto9482]

And she fine too

[@orochimaru3950]

​@skinnycheeto9482 facts. I hate that she went on that fitness journey a couple years ago. But she still bad.

[@mikem4481]

Elle is worse

[@theo8064]

Exactly!! It was such a good subject and she just steps in and totally changed the subject

[@realzz69]

@@mikem4481ellie atleast has decent ball knowledge

[@88til_inf]

I love Mike Tomlin but I think he should go. Too many Steelers fans take him for granted. They blame him for EVERYTHING. He’s done so much with little every year. Fans sh!t on the winning seasons but it takes a lot to make it to the playoffs, far in the playoffs, and to actually win the SB. We’re gonna look like one of these poverty franchises out here

[@goodnightmunchie]

The most overrated African head coach just because of the color of his skin 🚬🤨

[@ehansbrough593]

💯. Tomlin is an Elite HFC who has lacked an Elite QB since Big Ben. We are in a QB Era, if you don't have an Elite QB, you won't win the playoffs, period.

[@88til_inf]

@goodnightmunchie well there’s plenty of trash coaches of European decent so he’d fit right in. 🚬

[@fourthdownback6035]

“Steelers fans” might be split, but older Pittsburgh natives remember that Chuck Noll had more disappointments than successes. So did Cowher. Tomlin is a winner, but you can’t force the team to play well.

[@SmooveSinatra]

@@goodnightmunchiesmh what a weirdo

[@CHUCKB1789]

this is so dumb. there’s no urgency for the steelers to do this. it’s not that dire! CALM THE F DOWN

[@chrisdancy1254]

For the Falcons GM, you was the one that signed Kirk Cousins to the deal, then drafted Penix Jr. who has been injury prone in college with the Top 10 pick, and didn't do enough to fix the defense and want Cousins to be the backup, HE NEEDS TO GO

[@MacMula]

WE WOULD LOVE COACH TOMLIN IN CHICAGO 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻

[@benjaminpollock1493]

Does Tomlin not have any blame in them not getting a good QB? Any blame for them having terrible offensive coordinators? Like the idea that he has been a perfect headcoach is INSANE. He is a good head coach, that would fetch multiple draft picks that we could at least POSSIBLY get a QB with.

[@benjaminpollock1493]

I think any sane person would take Brian Flores with 2 first round picks over Tomlin with a consistently middle of the pack 1st rounder.

[@Dmoney_93]

Isn’t that the GMs job to get a quarterback??You expect Steelers to do anything with the quarterbacks they had in the past 5 years in the AFC?

[@Jazz-r8w]

@@benjaminpollock1493you tripping 😂😂 Brian Flores did you see him in Miami ok bud

[@mc1993]

@@Jazz-r8w Brian Flores should have kept his mouth shut, tanked games, make a cool half mil off the books, and drafted Joe Burrow like the owner wanted him to.

[@mikem4481]

@@benjaminpollock1493 their qb is fine tf you talking about

[@pressurex-8451]

Cmon Mike come change our culture 🐻

[@V_1b3_z]

He’ll make the culture worse than what it already is 💀

[@zeektv8435]

Only if he can bring justin fields with him

[@pressurex-8451]

@ you don’t even believe that you just yapping

[@feetallday075]

Take him...ur loss

[@goodnightmunchie]

African culture doesn't win Superbowls 🚬🧐

[@Mujali1404]

Chicago Bears: How many QBs, coaches, and GM's will come and go until we get new ownership

[@musicluva314]

Yes

[@mc1993]

I heard Dan Snyder is looking to buy the Bears.

[@944clogue]

THIS IS A FAMILY BIZ... THERE ARE 36 MCCASKEY'S ON SOME SORT OF PAYROLL, INCLUDING 2 BOD AND MAMA AT 102... THEY ARE NEVER SELLING

[@michaelmunro8147]

Tomlin is like bamboo. He's not leaving.

[@marskeezy01]

Man overachieved for the last 8 years and folks consistently trying to get rid of him

[@nickwarren7854]

Cuz he's a fraud had Prime Ab bell and Big Ben didn't get to one sb

[@KingMuncheez]

What about when the killer bees were all in their prime? What about when the defense wasn’t elite but paired with that offense was opportunistic? When u draw the entire curtain back on Tomlin’s playoff success; he’s beaten ONE legit quarterback in the post season and it was an aging Kurt Warner with no threat of a run game. THATS IT! Steelers fans are the way they are because we have sat n watched this team for years and seen underachieving when they have the talent, and overachieve when they should be top 5…….this is the definition of no mans land. Not good enough to get over the hump, not bad enough to bottom out n get top tier talent in the draft.

[@PhoenixPrime396]

​@@KingMuncheez Tom Brady much?

[@KingMuncheez]

@@PhoenixPrime396 listen, Joe Flacco and those ravens teams went into foxborough a few times in January n pulled it out. So I don’t wanna hear it because we were as good if not better than those teams.

[@PhoenixPrime396]

@KingMuncheez A few times, LMAO, where's the rings?? Tom Brady was king dude. Nobody in the league could stop the dynasty. You folks are low IQ

[@jakemeyer8317]

Why has Mike Tomlin never had an assistant get hired as a HC elsewhere ? Hmmmmm

[@kenmcghee1509]

That’s as real as it gets! He has a bunch of yes men around him. His best OC was Todd Haley think about that

[@BigJL]

Mike Tomlin should leave for himself. Steelers don’t appreciate him

[@mikem4481]

How do you know

[@knowledgeseeker1528]

22 franchises have had more to appreciate since 2016. That includes the Browns.

[@tfcollect2690]

It took Bill Cohwer 14yrs to win a Superbowl.

[@d0ntfeedphil447]

2010 was 15 years ago my guy

[@mc1993]

@@d0ntfeedphil447 It took Cowher 4 years to get to a SB. With Neil O'Donnell at QB. Then Tomczak, Stewart, Graham, Maddox and then 2 years to get to and win a SB with Big Ben. Then Tomlin took Cowher's 18 pro bowl/SB winning players, and his 7 SB winning coaches and made the SB twice in four years, winning one. And like Dontfeedphil said, 2010 was 15 years ago my dude. PS: I think this is where you shrug

[@mc1993]

Bonus: The only reason it took Cowher from 10 years to make another Super Bowl, is because he stubbornly tried to make Kordell Stewart a QB from 1997 to 2002. Just like ya'll want Tomlin to do with Justin Fields, aka Kordell Stewart v2.0

[@i.a.a.t.9471]

Thanks Dan. You're the only one that made sense re: Mike Tomlin discusssion.

[@freddiebtv]

That Elle take when Dan corrected her was hilarious how they just breezed by it. 😂 😂 😂 5:27

[@odaolokun2167]

Most people saying keep Tomlin aren’t even Pittsburgh fans lmao.

[@armaniesingletary8979]

bs i know many pittsburgh fans who want to keep him because there eyes are bigger than our bracket and the AFC.

[@odaolokun2167]

@ two different experiences I guess. Knowledgeable fans I know and the pulse in Pittsburgh say otherwise.

[@odaolokun2167]

Also unsure of “eyes bigger than our bracket and the AFC”. I’m hoping that’s regarding player development and/or being one of few successful black coaches, cause outside of that he hasn’t won anything except off the back of Cowher’s team and personnel.

[@dominickmajeska28]

It’s hilarious for how dominant and talented the Steelers defense will be in the regular season but as soon as playoff time hits, they no where to be found😂😂😂😂😂

[@CAdams93]

Why is everybody so infatuated with Tomlin. His career is similar to Jeff Fisher's lol 😂

[@BryantKaufman-mf9sd]

Why is everyone infatuated with Kyle Shanahan?

[@CAdams93]

@BryantKaufman-mf9sd idk lol 😂

[@jamesbroady3604]

Fisher has 6 winning seasons out of 22 with no Super Bowl wins.

[@joecole7506]

Mike Tomlin to the bears💯💯💯🔥

[@urielargueta]

As a bears fan…I don’t see Tomlin leaving the Steelers. Unless the Steelers decide to move on from him. Tomlin does not seem to want to leave

[@rio6524]

I don’t understand why it’s crazy to say tomlin needs a fresh start. Look at Andy Reid as an example. I don’t hate tomlin but I think his time has ran its course. I’d love to hire Ben Johnson. He’d give new life to this offense and we can get a whole new coaching staff. I’m not scared to have losing seasons in order to get more talent. The fact is the current formula isn’t working.

[@2Official2Peons]

The fact everyone think the QB situation doesn’t fall on tomlin like tomlin doesn’t have NO SAY in any roster or f.o moves lol

[@getsomemoney2433]

Like Mike Tomlin isn’t out scouting himself in the offseason. And one of the main indicators of who we’re gonna draft is whichever school Tomlin has visited. 👀👀

[@daweeza42]

Lol really… So who has more say so over draft pics for the Steelers…the GM or Tomlin? Obviously Tomlin can make suggestions but he’s not making the final decision for picks.

[@HaydenFox-yc9un]

@@daweeza42he’s in the draft room Steelers draft by commity not by the GMs decision it’s pretty unique

[@daweeza42]

@ Yea every team has a team of people in the their respective war rooms that helps, but ultimately someone has to pull the trigger and outside of the owner it’s the GM. I know the Steelers didn’t higher Omar Khan just to have a vote that equal to the community lol.

[@HaydenFox-yc9un]

@@daweeza42 That’s compete false bro it’s Rooney Tomlin and khan making the decision it isn’t entirely up to the gm. Tomlin has the same say as the gm.

[@chet174able]

It’s always the players. Never seen a coach score a touchdown

[@matthewspears3786]

A great QB is nothing without a great OL. A head coach is nothing without great coaches under him: the offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, special teams, position coaches. It's only the head coach that gets attention...

[@BrandRedacted]

I'd be ok with it. We've proven that we can easily fleece the bears in trades, but Tomlin wouldn't last 2 years in chicago. He has no clue how to develop a QB, so Williams would be a bigger bust than he is now. Tomlin is clueless but he's not dumb enough to leave the steelers

[@mc1993]

As much as I want to agree with you 1000%. He won't have Rooney in Chicago demanding he runs a Smashmouth Offense and wins ugly with Defense...like his granddaddy used to do. It's why Rooney brought in Art Smith and not Kliff Kingsbury.

[@Allen-x5i]

She says well if you don't have an offense it does effect the defense...tell that to the 2000 Baltimore Ravens

[@darylstriffler1431]

PHILADELPHIA moved on From ( Andy Reid ) Bcuz They was Tired of ( Andy Reid ) Not winning a SUPER-BOWL 🏆Then ANDY REID went to ( K.C )and the Rest was History 🏈 As a DIE-HARD Steelers Fan Since ( 1981 ) I think TOMLIN is way Too COMFORTABLE 🤔

[@lukefagerwold9435]

I'm just throwing out a question here, why are we saying that the Steelers haven't given Tomlin a quarterback? It's hard for me to believe that Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields all showed up without his approval. Doesn't he bear some responsibility for the personnel on the field? Now, I understand that all those guys haven't played up to standard, but I just think it's weird that no one criticizes Tomlin for any of the product on the field

[@danielthomas-x1j]

Dan is right, Coach Mike NEEDS a Super Star Q.B. like Hubert/Stafford/Daniels/C.J. Stroud/ Jordan Love/

[@Contrabandtv-u6m]

Wow they take one sound bite and make it a whole segment lol 😂

[@mc1993]

That's ESPN in a nutshell

[@Loski-g3c]

Tomlin ain’t leaving JF for Shytcago knowing that they did him dirty.

[@joshuagorrie4536]

That Dan *Snap* was legit LOL

[@blackurustrikes2328]

Tomlin and Chicago is potentially a match made in football Heaven!

[@anthonycampbell4532]

"I don't even eat mayonnaise like that.. I used to ...." 😂😂😂😂😂 Dan to Stephen A after another mayonnaise joke.

[@willanrac]

The "i used to" at the end is wild

[@DZCARDZ]

Tomlin is a great coach. Id love to have him here in Cincy!

[@klewlessss]

Please get it done Chicago

[@timrobinson4058]

Bye bye Tomlin

[@patrickp1256]

It wasn’t a matter of not knowing what we had in Andy Reed in Philly. It just got to a point where a fresh start was best for him and his family and the Eagles. People forget that Andy was dealing with a lot of stuff in his personal life during the end of his 10 year in Philly and going to Kansas City and kind of getting a fresh start was good for him. Andy is still beloved in Philadelphia by a huge percentage of fans because he had consistent success even if we ultimately didn’t win a Super Bowl with him. Sometimes it just gets to a point where the best thing for both parties in a relationship is to go their separate ways not because either one is terrible, but simply because a fresh start is needed

[@kurtrogers9658]

SAS missing the fact that before the season started that home stretch to end the season would be the real test for the Steelers. When the schedule got tough, Wilson looked much worse and Pickens got caught being a menace lol

[@saspencer1992]

Browns will absolutely go for Kirk Cousins, but they ain’t gonna give up a ton of assets for him. They’re gonna call Atlanta’s bluff

[@agentcodybanx8909]

He shouldn't consider it but if the Steelers do, let's see how good that front office is.

[@ehansbrough593]

Dan is 100% Right on Tomlin!

[@willr4880]

I disagree. He stunk the playoffs up while he had ben. His defense constantly failed him.

[@ehansbrough593]

@willr4880 Ben was washed at that point.

[@kevinw7469]

Tomlin wanted old Ben, Kenny, and Russ.

[@ehansbrough593]

@@kevinw7469 Oh my bad, I didn't realize that Tomlin was both the HFC and the GM. SMH. Tomlin was loyal to Big Ben bc he won a SB. If he's not the GM, you cannot put Pickett on him. Russ was a Great QB in his prime. He is still a good QB, but not enough to make up for the Steelers OL and inconsistent play from Pickens and Harris this season. The Steelers lost their last four games because they faced teams with significantly better rosters (Ravens and Eagles) or super Elite QBs (Mahomes and Burrow). You can't have a slightly above avg roster and No Elite QB and expect to win anything of note in this Era.

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

@@ehansbrough593 no team should ever get picked off 12 times by the Jags. Period. He does not adjust or account for mistakes. Whenever Ben called the plays the team played better...problem is, Tomlin has to be right. If you can't see his arrogance then you don't watch football enough.

[@anthonyslazas6413]

I like Mike but I'd rather have Ben Johnson as the Bears next HC

[@shizzoflex3121]

You don’t even know if Ben Johnson will be a good HC lol ….

[@anthonyslazas6413]

@shizzoflex3121 nobody knows but you're hoping to find a Sean McVey.

[@LOLHoneybadger]

Why are we in a 4 game losing streak? Because Russell Wilson fumbled on the 2 yard line then threw a pick 6 later that game... 21 point swing in a game we should've won. That has nothing to do with Tomlin & everything to do with the QB. IMO they need to give Fields another chance once he's healed up & go from there, let Wilson go to free agency, because he's only got 2 plays, moon ball & short pass, and that does not work against top teams.

[@reezee412]

Right..Dan

[@bryang3984]

"I don't even eat mayonnaise like that, I used to." 😂

[@Hailey_WhiteRaven]

Mike Tomlin would be a perfect fit for Chicago

[@MeiA-h9r]

It would behoove Mike Tomlin to take a new challenge The situation in Pittsburgh is difficult situation to rebuild this roster if they constantly finish winning record.

[@Mr.Jaquaveon2k]

That is true, but let's be honest, y you let mike go it'll be another 2-3 yr exchange of coaches just like those other franchises that USE TO BE

[@21Kolb]

BUT, until we get a elite QB we aren't winning anything. We don't draft high enough to pick the cream of the crop, so asking this team to tank for that QB we so desperately need is not going to happen because we will stay around the 9-8 or 10-7 range, which will likely put us in the low teens and early 20's. We could trade up but the price of that would be significant due to the demand of said team we are trying to trade up with.

[@benj9984]

5:40 Sean Payton …

[@qthe6thman]

Saints have done what?

[@benj9984]

@ Sean Payton led them to a SB and has the broncos in the playoffs ?

[@Heffy424]

Mike Holmgren too

[@peterkimani3501]

1. Everyone thinks Tomlin was this big something when he was hired. He was not, he was a DB coach with no track record. Anyone can become “great” if given an all time defense. 2. “They haven’t given him a QB.” He had Ben, AB & Bell for 4/8 of the highest scoring offenses in Steelers history & went to 1 afc champ game. 3. He is one of the worst in game managers/decision makers in the league. Doesn’t understand clock management & timeout/challenge usage. Dan is wrong.

[@jimcrack3776]

“Blake bortles”😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelWinston-b3v]

The standard is the standard 🖤💛

[@Jett.3]

get rid of Molly button

[@getsomemoney2433]

Dan is hilarious because he himself has broken down our offense over the years and pointed out how basic our schemes are.

[@daweeza42]

Please Bears 🐻 get Mike Tomlin.

[@sheltonechols26]

God Molly please be quiet. Always interrupting and don't know what she's talking about.

[@ChefCooks101]

It’s annoying

[@thereallayun]

Just be happy it’s not Malika Andrews

[@jordan199378]

So annoying. I appreciate she has opinions, but sometimes it takes away from the fluidness of conversation between the hosts / guests.

[@michaelroelant7134]

They call her eyecandy lol...there is loadssss better if it for that..i rather have ruthledge she doesn´t interrupt all the time and doesn´t thinks from herself she´s eyecandy....

[@joewest228]

Good take dan-o

[@squarebodylincoln]

7:03 ughhh Ben threw 4 ints that game vs Cleveland tf is he talking about you can’t put it on the qb?

[@zellodavis8453]

Tomlin, with his level of influence, is a part of not having a QB and not having a quality line (which also reflects on his line coach). Part of the QB situation is a Tomlin influence on wanting a vanilla, low risk, offense and trying to win with the D.

[@ITACHI-hr8eu]

Broncos and Steelers with the upset just watch lmaoo

[@DeandreIrving]

Tomlin not leaving this is a crazy take. Man I would love to see him with the Bears though

[@jairogers5876]

I’m a quote her…. “John Gruden has a lot to thank him for that” Tony leaves Bucs, Gruden gets hired and wins a SB immediately. What does that sound like? Cowher leaves Steelers, Tomlin gets hired and wins a SB immediately. ITS THE SAME EXACT SCENARIO! Tomlin is no different than Gruden as a HC. Tony goes to the Colts and wins the SB.

[@cwilson32123]

I see your point but it’s not the exact same thing. Gruden won the SB and did pretty much nothing after. He had an 11 win season in 05 a couple 9 win seasons, way more losing seasons, and he never won another playoff game. Tomlin at least made a 2nd SB, had streaks of double digit win seasons, and while it’s been 8 years since he last won a playoff game he’s at least won 5 playoff games since winning the SB.

[@675gilly]

Tomlin has been underachieving for years. Going 8-8 with rosters that are built for 10-6 or better is not a flex

[@jamesjones999]

Why doesn't First Take ever talk about Tomlin's playoff record?

[@TheMetal213]

Dan is RIGHT. Pittsburgh hasn’t had big time level QB play in about 6-7 years since Roethlisberger started falling apart and they never got a capable replacement.

[@Jd303qwkipl]

Why does everyone make excuses for Tomlin, but grill Mike Mccarthy?

[@robertmclean3612]

A think this is nonsense . But would love to see bengals have a good defence coach cause with burrows and chase there attack will always be good Agree with Dan get tomlin a QB he’s a 12/13 win coach

[@cyradus]

This show need to dump Molly. She is insufferable and drags the show down.

[@jamesforeman7751]

The problem now is not the QB it's the OC designing the offense around Russ. Getting a offensive line coach that can develop the young line. And getting some WRs. And get a new RB, Najee is not physical

[@selaw21]

I could understand this if the Steelers were not making the playoffs at all, but we're talking about a team that consistently makes it to the playoffs with a lack of talent. Based on their roster they shouldn't even be in playoff contention most years. Good luck finding another coach able to do what Tomlin has done without having a quarterback.

[@kevincRz]

If memory serves me...the 2014-2020(ish) years for the Steelers were tough because they had an offensive identity crisis with an aging/ailing/underperforming defense, which they were known for. The post Polamalu/Harrison years were rough on them. They went from run heavy to pass heavy (anyone remember the Todd Haley drama?????)

[@mrcjjr]

Tomlin has a no trade clause in his contract.

[@eugenemidcity5451]

As a saints fan these Steelers fans should be happy to have Tomlin. Look at our situation shoot

[@TRIMARTheatres]

Steelers win the Super Bowl this year. Mike T retires 0:02

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

As a Bear fan I would love to have him as long as he brings in a OC that can develop a QB.

[@logan.gleicher]

Who else would replace Mike Tomlin that’s going to be better? Nobody. It would be idiotic to let him go

[@JOHNNYCHICAGO8]

As a Chicago béars fan bringing Tomlin In Chicago would be cool go bears 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡🐻💯

[@YABOYMOOKIEDALOC]

No adjustments on the offensive side of the ball for five years now it’s time lack luster coaching

[@chicagotank]

It's showing other teams are valuing him more than some Pittsburgh Fans, they are spoiled. Chicago Bears made it to the playoffs once in the last 10 to 15 years

[@artificialintelligence0101]

SAS comparing ESPN 1st take to NFL success is dumb af

[@deantrellzenonadair1949]

I don’t know why he keeps saying the playoff record since 2016 as if the rosters have warranted anything else. Context is lost upon the talking heads.

[@aariza88910308]

Bro as a giants fan For the love of god Steelers let him go and do everything you can to get him here

[@naklaw]

Can ESPN trade Stephen A.?????🙏🏽

[@RioSantana5]

Elle Duncan. One of the only knowledgeable woman in this field.

[@orochimaru3950]

Only in football

[@MsYO87]

Tomlin is not going anywhere. ESPECIALLY not a mess of an organization like the bears.

[@jonwick1gm574]

I'm tryna figure out when the front office of Pittsburgh is going to start being questioned. Because Tomlin has been given scraps of an offense for years and just told to figure it out

[@eddieross1119]

Mike Tomlin is Steeler Nation but when you don't get the important wins out of Playing hole Season's, it just maybe time for some New Blood. He's a Very Good Coach but he might have gotten to relaxed in Pittsburgh.

[@armaniesingletary8979]

relaxed?

[@eliat72]

Are you kidding me? Mike Tomlin had a first ballot HOF QB for 13 years, a 1st round QB that he drafted for 2 years. And now he has another 1st round pick and another future hall of famer this year. DON'T TELL ME TOMLIN NEVER HAD A QUARTERBACK. He has severely underachieved considering the rosters he has had.

[@Woozee_williamz]

Bro Kenny Pickett Justin fields n a washed Russell Justin should be starting in my opinion but Kenny is not a starting QB he better hope he's 2nd string but idk how u can say he has a QB lol

[@anthonyslazas6413]

Has he talked to Kirk because I don't see him sticking around to be a backup regardless of his contract. I could be wrong.