Mike Tomlin WALKS OUT MID-QUESTION following LOSS to Bills: What's NEXT for Steelers? | CBS Sports

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[@4uFriday]

He actually walked off mid statement before she even asked a question 😂

[@alwilson3204]

He's an ignoramus with no real class, that's why.

[@jakeedits312]

Yeah no shit we watched it too

[@4uFriday]

@@jakeedits312Good for you that means you’re paying attention

[@Mvproszn]

Mike Tomlin has not won a playoff game since 2016. The standard is the standard.

[@Speedyreedy1218]

Pats haven't won a SB since 2019.

[@bobbowie9350]

Coach only good as his players

[@MGB18]

@@Speedyreedy1218: Tomlin's 1 and only SB win, was won with a Bill "Kardiac Kid" Cowher built team. He's a mediocre HC at best. Just the true football facts.

[@ryanstruiksma8185]

Time to move on

[@ALLENL.-xz2gg]

​@@ryanstruiksma8185move on to who? ... is my question!

[@bigsouthstrength]

TJ Watt had 19 sacks for a reason. They definitely missed him tonight. Not saying they would have won. But definitely missed him being so dominate.

[@dootuss83]

Yet Buffalo was missing pieces on their defense including their equivalent to Watt and their #2 receiver. The Next Man up wins. Why can't the Steelers do that? Why does Tomlin keep getting outcoached?

[@jcmaryland4312]

Anyone who follows Steelers seen a difference tonight without TJ Watt,. The pressure just wasn't there

[@DK412724]

Tomlin has 3 playoff wins in the last 13 years. For perspective, all it takes is one Super Bowl run to make that 3 win tally in a single year. Tomlin is not a great, nor is he a bad coach. He is an above average coach that will help your team squeak by to get the 7th seed with some help. The Steeler Standard is now one and done in the playoffs.

[@96phjams04]

He’s a good coach, he is not the right fit anymore in Pittsburgh. Although today, it’s said he will be back

[@Kyrie_Durant11]

Don Shula had 2 playoff wins within a 7 year span. Brady hasn’t had a win since he lost Brady. No, Tomlin isn’t a top 5 head coach ever. However, he has had the Steelers playing well above how good they should be playing. Also, I feel if that Buffalo game was called evenly, Pittsburgh wins that game

[@TiberiusEmpire]

He left early so he could prepare to cook another 9-8 or 10-7 games next season

[@keithlamont875]

😂That question wasn't even appropriate at that time....stop looking for sound bites and hot takes media folks!

[@scottgetty5547]

losing playoff record...3 playoff wins in over a decade....nah. he needs to go now...the standard is mediocre now...but he hits that standard every year

[@grantorino7644]

He press conferences ended much like his playoff appearances,Quick and uninspiring.😂

[@lineone3171]

lel

[@ChinoValley]

Tomlin has done all he can in Pittsburgh time for a change

[@iamthelaw2828]

Which was not much.

[@bobbowie9350]

Needs players.

[@raycaster4398]

Tomlin misjudged all three quarterbacks, including Rudolph, who saved the season and Tomlin's job. Yet still(!), Tomlin dissed Rudolph. Time for a wholesale change. I'm dissatisfied with Mr. Rooney for being part of the problem.

[@goldteethpoohproductions2707]

​@@iamthelaw2828 You could never do better in your lifetime unless it's in Madden foh lol

[@davyncarulli9000]

Disagree. I don't want to accidentally hire a Matt Canada head coach. Tomlin should stay there as long as he wants too. Let him have another year and I think we make a playoff run

[@kevinseely6632]

One of the best coaches in the sport? He hasn’t won a damn thing in over a decade. Steeler fans are sick of it and the media protecting him won’t help anymore.

[@marcusdresback]

lol y'all are such little whiny babies

[@alwilson3204]

@@marcusdresback Whining about commenters again....waaaaa! Dry YOUR eyes lil' kid.

[@elijones1007]

We need a change! I'm not ok with having no losing seasons! We are comfortable about being middle of NFL while never playing for the superbowl

[@dewayneeastwood9979]

Fire tomlin and watch you all crumble

[@Nisfor372]

The reoccurring thing is the very bad starts in playoff games. It happen with Ben and it happen again today. My biggest disappointment was not being able to run the ball. I believe that's what made Mason forced the ball on the interception because they were losing.

[@AnthonyJohnston-up3lk]

The coach is a DIVERSITY hire

[@manifestra2003]

The INT was a bad play call. Empty backfield in the red zone on 2nd down on the 5 yard was DUMB. Bills didn’t have to play the run and they had extra defenders to play the pass.

[@triskaidekathirteen724]

The common thread is Tomlin.....he does not know how to play in the playoffs........and now neither do his players.....need to clean house starting with Tomlin!!

[@demetriuslockhart2296]

and you face adversity creating this comment. Diversity”.

[@demetriuslockhart2296]

and you face adversity creating this comment. Diversity”.

[@Randy_Marsh2]

Need a new coach. Naj said it after the game. They need structure. Tomlin and Co are not providing it

[@vanillaghetto]

I would *love* to hear what Najee really thinks. Too bad he can't talk.

[@DaBiggestSlime700]

Najee aka Mr 2 yards per carry ?

[@douglassepic9030]

Steelers will keep him not because they have any confidence in his coaching ability but because he's a minority. That's the reality of the situation.

[@spearofconquest]

@@douglassepic9030 no, its because the Rooney's hate paying people when they are no longer a part of their organization. It's why Canada was held onto far longer than he should have. You racist Pittsburgh fans amaze me. If it weren't for Tomlin, ya'll would be as irrelevant as the Browns used to be.

[@PeterSedesse]

8 years without a playoff win. Mediocre Mike needs to go. Without LeBeau he isnt going to win playoff games.

[@jaysonwashington8787]

Mediocre? Take each season the Steelers didn't make the playoffs and count that as 0-1. He's a .200 coach

[@iamthelaw2828]

Captain Affirmative Action should've been fired 10 years ago.

[@lineone3171]

@@iamthelaw2828 Reality is with out the Rooney Rule he would have never been Hired Not the Moron Rooney cant even Fire the Clown ffs they deserve it There are the Hostages Tomlin mentions

[@GymGyp]

I think Mason Rudolph looked really good from what I could see in the highlights. I think we need to really think about stopping getting young wide receivers all the time. They are already good there, and each year the Steelers have lost in recent years, it has been because of young players fumbling.

[@devonlatrell5767]

Start watching the games.. im sure a highlight is supposed to make someone look good.. just dont comment unless you know wtf youre talking about .. why even comment if you only watch highlights

[@ImNotLieing00]

Yea definitely don't go by what you see in the highlights they are only made to capture the best moments of teams they left a bunch of the crap passes he threw he did better the 2nd half but it was far from good.

[@HisDudeness_69]

Yea but the thing is that he’s had 5 years to develop and he’s barely where he’s at now. He deserves another shot though since they got to the playoffs. I’d say extend him another year for $4m, draft a QB and let them compete for QB1.

[@robertgala4994]

Agreed, this loss was not on him. I think it's legit to let them compete for the #1 spot next year and see where the chips fall. Not sure I'd go crazy paying a free agent. If a great option is available in the draft.....I feel like the walk-off might be indicative.

[@aakopyan01]

In my opinion, Steelers Defense played lousy. Starting with that bs pass play on 2nd and goal. Refs with their bogus penalties. Myles Jack multiple missed tackles.

[@jimbo16720]

Tomlin never has a game plan for the playoffs. We run the ball, every team knows that. I don't think I seen a first down pass all year at the beginning of a game. Do something different once. You'll see a lot more losses without a quality QB. Quit giving the coach all the credit, it was Ben that got Tomlin most of those wins.

[@rosspitt6606]

its time for him to go like always he blames everyone but himself

[@bluenotez3234]

STEELERS did just enough to get him fired

[@winst0n888]

Hope so.

[@tonybarber8787]

With any luck!

[@rickyspain4018]

He’s not leaving just yet

[@tyanajones8399]

​@@rickyspain4018he is done.

[@YouStinkFather]

The Steelers do not fire any head coaches. They don’t. Tomlin won’t be fired. Just like with Noll and Cowher, he will decide to walk away. Plain and simple. Stop with the firing talk because you obviously have no clue on how the Steelers have handled head coaches since 1969.

[@karenhardie1132]

You had a 3rd string qb not named Purdy. Pittsburgh had zero chances in that game. 😢

[@mikep3455]

Mason Rudolph is really the 1st string QB!! Way better than Kenny one read Pickett or Mitch Trubisky!!

[@soccerthrowback0664]

@@mikep3455There’s no way that dude has been paying attention the entire season.

[@iamthelaw2828]

@@soccerthrowback0664 Wrong. Captain Affirmative ACtion freely admitted that there would be no QB competition and that he would award the starting job to Pickett. When KP went down, the Captain inserted Trubisky and after he stunk up the place, then 3rd stringer Rudolph got his chance, after Captain had buried him on the bench for 2 years.

[@soccerthrowback0664]

@@iamthelaw2828 idk what you’re arguing with me about there. You seem angry and can’t wait to prove someone “WRONG”. Calm down.

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

Here’s a better question. Hey Mike, what do you say to your teams getting outscored 66-0 in the FIRST QUARTER of your last FIVE playoff games?

[@RocBoiBaccInTown]

That mean every year we're at least better than 18 other teams.

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

@@RocBoiBaccInTown So?

[@RocBoiBaccInTown]

@@JohnDoe-zr8pc awesome rebuttal. 🤣🤣

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

@@RocBoiBaccInTown I had to put it on a level you could understand.

[@RocBoiBaccInTown]

@@JohnDoe-zr8pc what's crazy is I still don't understand 🤣

[@brian5863]

How do you say he’s one of the best coaches in the sport and then flash 5 straight playoff losses which is most in team history adding to it most point given up in NFL history in that span. He has a horrible record in the playoffs him stepping down does the franchise a favor. I don’t care about anything but results as a fan. The result have not been there time and time and time again. Period.

[@lineone3171]

Thanks for defining Virtue Signaling for Cuck Tomlin fans they dont get why the game is played it is to win the game not just show up and stink up the place then run from question and that reporter is a woke Joke as they get ffs .Tomlin is a Joke payed to show a Face that woke cucks enjoy

[@Battle4Life222]

He ain’t going no where😂

[@chrismacola9945]

​@@Battle4Life222Good, I want him to stay until he croaks. As long as he's there the Steelers will NEVER win another SB and that's just fine and dandy with me 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@chrismacola9945]

@@Battle4Life222 LOL, the Steelers and their fans get to enjoy their 8 and 9 and 10 and 7 seasons and making the playoffs every other year just to get bounced in the first round even when they do make it. Please Tomlin live forever because I absolutely hate the Steelers and their obnoxious fans.

[@Battle4Life222]

@@chrismacola9945 glad you feel the way. Keep it up

[@joelsteelerswildlifeadvent2293]

Keep walking right out of the Steelers organization. Go be .500 and drag down some other franchise. Never seen someone get so much praise for so little success.

[@jnyfumare]

If you like middle of the road football and most of then time playing from behind and having slightly more wins than losses and years and years without any playoff wins than Mike Tomlin is your man!!

[@MyNameIsJ3ffrey]

Dude has been to 3 afc championship games and 2 super bowls….. wtf are you talking about?

[@michaelclyburn5858]

If you like reading non-sensical comments by fans who cannot even coach pee-wee football or keep their garage clean, then your the man🤡

[@jnyfumare]

@@MyNameIsJ3ffrey a lone Super Bowl win with Coach Cowher's coaches and players... and when was the last time he had a post season win? WTF are YOU talking about?

[@iamthelaw2828]

@@MyNameIsJ3ffrey Seriously?? Captain Affirmative Action has won 3 playoff games in 13 YEARS.

[@jamesh2711]

The man hasn't done jack shit in 13 years other than keep his "non losing" seasons streak in tact, which means nothing when you get blown out in the 1st round every time. And that's only when he's even lucky enough get into the playoffs@@MyNameIsJ3ffrey

[@DaBiggestSlime700]

Mid Coach 9-8 Seasons 3-9 In The Playoffs !!! Mid Round Draft Picks

[@jaysonwashington8787]

No. You gotta factor in the seasons he didn't make the playoffs as 0-1. Not making the playoffs is actually worse than 0-1 because you didn't even make it

[@ryanstruiksma8185]

I agree as a Steelers fam

[@m.dorado6966]

Mike left abruptly because he has some packing to do. 😂

[@lineone3171]

Please dont be Lying to us Please let it be True

[@m.dorado6966]

@@lineone3171 I'm doing my best to get your hopes up.

[@steelersfan036]

3 playoff wins in the last 13 seasons. Mike “Mediocre” Tomlin

[@theworldisastage1984]

We all know why he's there

[@tbuttt]

you’re right, i’d much rather be like detroit and not get into them for 30 years

[@Corneliusclewsbury]

@@tbutttNow they’re challenging for a Super Bowl and have a great team while we get curb stomped in the first game of the playoffs for the 7th year in a row. Keeping living in your mediocrity bro.

[@blackphilip8936]

@tbuttt - you are an abused spouse, thinking the next one is going to be worse. It could be better. MUCH better. We need to be liberated from Mediocre Mike!

[@tbuttt]

you guys are spoilt. imagine being upset that you’re in the playoffs almost every year no matter who is on the team? This season there were three different QBs with more 3+ starts this season paired with an offensive line that struggled 80% of the season. Also, lets not forget about firing the OC halfway through the season. Should I mention losing key components of your defense, which is already weak to passes, rapidly throughout the season? Nah you’re right, if it wasn’t for “mediocre mike” that team would be in the super bowl this year

[@MrNyc4Life]

Mason played well that defense was horrible. That secondary needs help this off season. Poor tackling throughout the game

[@benburnside5049]

I have too much respect for Mike Tomlin and I don't think that he's the problem in Pittsburgh

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Ya you could be right

[@pawrestlingchamp]

What is the problem then?

[@iamthelaw2828]

?? Seriously? Remember when he tripped that Ravens player midgame when he was running back a pick 6? He should've been fired on the spot. Captain Affirmative Action has never ever said "This loss is on me". even though they always are. He has no integrity.

[@lineone3171]

Geez Wally I wonder who do we Blame this 17th season On ? anyone not Named Tomlin

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

No.he made a misteak

[@rjohn3471]

Great walkoff, can't blame him. He heard just two or three words and knew it was a personal question, not about the game. Was gone even before the question was over.

[@blackphilip8936]

He’s a baby.

[@TooMuchXoxo]

​@@blackphilip8936 but if a white coach does it "oh he's so brilliant" . shut yo dumbass up man . he had a right to walk off after a question not concerning the game.

[@rick86508]

Pussy move on his part. Not surprising.

[@lineone3171]

living in his fears what a cowardly Clown Tomlin has become cant win the game so he runs and hide from tuff questions like the coward he has been and the question was a legit question from one of his most faithful sports media people She usually sucks Tomlin Balls after blowing the entire Team

[@pawrestlingchamp]

@@blackphilip8936you’re mums a hoe

[@faustinomontoya1549]

Is he ever gonna win a playoff game

[@alwilson3204]

Nope

[@johnryan2337]

The first quarter of play was an embarrassment. It’s time for change

[@willr4880]

Tomlins teams historically come out flat and not ready to play

[@curtisbowles9894]

Not very professional from a guy who wants to be seen as professional.

[@heartsproductions9308]

The media bias toward Mike Tomlin is absolutely astonishing. I’ve truly have never seen anything like it and if I was Mike Tomlin, frankly I’d be offended by it. It’s that superficial. It’s truly gotten laughable. Absurd.

[@pawrestlingchamp]

But you’re not, and never will be remotely as relevant than Mike, no one cares what you would do.

[@lineone3171]

oh im sure he is offended that whats Woke Clowns are when the Sports Media ask a hard question after 17 season of soft balls and slogans and cheerleading for That Clown Tomlin

[@blackturkdog]

What media bias???? About him losing his job???? They've been talking about Belichek losing his job since Brady left 3 years ago? McCarthy has been on the hot seat for that long as well and it's finally about to happen. So what media biasness?

[@nicholasbaker2904]

I've never understood why national media says he's a first ballot hall of fame coach. For what exactly?

[@marksavage1744]

@@pawrestlingchamp How do you know what this guy's life is like? He could be a firefighter, or an EMT, or a soldier, or an engineer trying to make the world a better, a surgeon, or a plumber...... but yeah, a football coach is more "relevant". Mike Tomlin is the best chin scratcher in the NFL.

[@nhd6128]

The standard has fallen.. time to take a step back. We love Tomlin, but it's time for a change. The aim isn't 9-8 & a playoff loss.. 0-4 in playoffs since Dan Rooney passed away....

[@user-gr3et3rv3s]

You re whing about 18 years of averaging 10 wins a season. Imagine who you have to thank for your ability to whine about 10 wins a year.

[@theworldisastage1984]

​@user-gr3et3rv3s and what rings? That's the kind of stupid that doesn't wash off

[@woodyhayes7402]

@@user-gr3et3rv3s- They don’t raise banners for regular season wins DA

[@blackphilip8936]

​@user-gr3et3rv3s - looks like we found another fan of the participation trophy. Mediocre Mike needs to go!

[@iamthelaw2828]

No real Steelers fan loves Captain Affirmative Action. He should've been fired over ten years ago.

[@JD-11568]

Dallas is about to fire a 12 win coach for the past 3 yrs. Why? Because he can't win in playoffs. But being out scored 66-0 in 5 straight playoff games in first quarter and being blown out gets you free reign to do whatever you want and probably a contract extension.

[@JanisbbfCD]

Hope they don’t fire him Dallas my second best team

[@dootuss83]

0-5 in his last five postseason games, 3-9 since Super Bowl 45, and no playoff game wins in 7 years. But hey, "tOmLiN's NeVeR hAd A lOsInG sEaSoN!"

[@logicalblackman8228]

What does any of that have to do with the press conference?

[@Battle4Life222]

You sound like a hater. Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the league

[@dootuss83]

@@Battle4Life222 Yet this "Great Coach" has the distinction of not winning a playoff game in 7 years, nearly cost them a playoff berth because he was too stubborn to put Rudolph in sooner, and frequently has problems with getting the team prepared for game day, and stuff like clock management? How about that timeout he took with two seconds left in the half yesterday? I bet you were OK with that too right? So legit criticisms of him trigger you huh? Go garggle Tomlin's balls more 🤡.

[@dootuss83]

@@logicalblackman8228 Oh it has EVERYTHING to do with it. But keep defending and deflecting for your hero Saint Tomlin. He can do no wrong in your eyes. You probably think he's bigger than Jesus too.

[@RocBoiBaccInTown]

That mean every year we're better than at least 18 other teams

[@alexciocca4451]

The Steelers don’t work cause Tomlin don’t work and maybe the Rooney’s too

[@blinkyjohnson]

This is something someone that grabs children off the street would say. Stop making a false accusations.

[@martinbaird1406]

"We didn't do what was required to win." Great quote when you lose.

[@gieb6428]

This is always his answer for everything, I think he has been using it since he was three.

[@lineone3171]

we did what the Rooney Rule required we just showed Up

[@11co5955]

Fire Tomlin. Last 5 playoff games (all losses) The Steelers have been outscored 0 - 66. This dude cant gameplan or prepare to save his life. I respect the guy, but its time for a new direction.

[@demetrickbrown9368]

Only Bangwagon fans would say that

[@danreid2744]

The Steelers haven’t had a great QB for the past decade. The overrated Ben rapistburger was washed over his 2nd half career.

[@michaelclyburn5858]

Blah blah blah. Go clean your garage and under all your beds. 🤡

[@mt6239]

He’ll win a Super Bowl somewhere else.. how ungrateful

[@therealplanetxhunter1798]

​@demetrickbrown9368 😂lol sorry blind people say tomlins a great coach lol mediocre coach

[@scottgetty5547]

Hes definitely feeling the heat...dude cant even take a legitimate question

[@ronkali5365]

What was the question ?

[@cybermonk3894]

@@ronkali5365 Reporter was going to ask about his future with the team.

[@scottgetty5547]

Nobody else to blame anymore....

[@ronkali5365]

@@cybermonk3894 oh ok, thanks

[@RazielSoulreaver7]

It was a dumbass question. I dont blame him for walking out. This is because of all the baseless rumors that started

[@jenmalloy3734]

Class act giving respect to the Bills off the jump

[@xavierb9061]

Except for disrespect woman part

[@impala4dr]

@@xavierb9061he would have walked out if a guy asked him contract questions nothing to do with the fact that a women asked it

[@iitsBC]

@@xavierb9061ur an absolute clown . She got the exact response she deserved . Shes stirring drama for her clickbait articles and he didn’t even entertain it .

[@76482]

Same word salad after EVERY loss. Time to part ways.

[@JudgedMentalMusic]

Dude is nothing but a cheat. You forget he tripped a player mid game- mid play and determined a lot of outcomes because of that.

[@NeverSurrender206]

Mike Tomlin and Art Rooney II destroyed a once proud Steelers franchise. Going woke has its consequences....like a total abandonment by the fan base.

[@mikebodnar4557]

Post of the day!!

[@ericabonner238]

Please explain to us all what a WOKE team means and does that apply to any other team and head coach??? 🤷 We're waiting for the explanation. I'm waiting for your explanation, because I would love to know what that means.

[@m.dorado6966]

Let the inner MAGA Republican self come out in your comment. Tomlin has to go, not because he is Black. The Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2016. The Steelers have been stuck in neutral and it's time to switch gears.

[@lineone3171]

@@ericabonner238 No the other teams Fire there worthless Head Coachs but oh shucks there all white guys

[@user-rv8el8xz6r]

​@@ericabonner238woke = 🤢🤢🤮🤮

[@tylerrusnak7736]

Absolutely disgusting! Tomlin is a revolting man on and off the field. Your "no losing seasons" dont mean jack shit! Theres no player on any football team who plays for a "winning season" they play for a super bowl! Tomlin is only in his position beacuse hes black! Hes the most overrated coach in the entire league! His teams are unprepared for games! Any players with skill are squandered here! He has no more defense as to why he shouldnt be fired! The standard is the standard, and the standard is failing! The steelers didnt even deserve to play in the playoffs! Glad they lost! If hes back next year i hope they fail so he retires in disgrace!

[@gieb6428]

And the field was cleaned off so nicely.

[@tommyjakks]

From a Buffalo bills fan I deeply respect Tomlin he’s a top caliber coach

[@timweb1510]

Cap

[@john9908]

For mediocrity

[@Twister1980]

​@aaliyah400 what's cap?

[@missblak00]

@@timweb1510cap asf 🤣🤣🤣💯

[@Gabriel2oh6]

Mike Tomlin is a high floor coach. You will never see the Steelers be terrible under him. But you’ll never see them be great either. Is it really that worth it? Is that top caliber to be in NFL purgatory? Never good enough to make noise, but never bad enough to get the top draft picks to rebuild? They need to move on the same way the Patriots moved on from Belichick and the Seahawks moved on from Pete Carroll. They have all accomplished great things in the past but it’s time.

[@rebuilt11]

half way through the year this team was a half game out of 1st in the afc. another melt down from the steelers. at a certain point tomlin is to blame. i dont know why he is so protected by the media. he hasnt won a playoff game in almost a decade. he has had the highest paid defense in the nfl for the last 5 seasons. inexcusable. tomlin should have been fired a decade ago. if he had any self respect he would resign

[@raymondrak961]

Part of the meltdown was playing a qb who had turnover issues after the starting qb was injured. And a reluctance to bench that qb even after 3 loses to teams with losing records.

[@johanarango835]

Do you forget we lost both our inside linebackers back to back, then minkah gets hurt then kazee gets DQ for the season all while we’re on QB3? Man stop it. Players also didn’t execute.

[@DrOcelot667]

Can’t really blame him for injuries, Pickens fumbling the ball, and the poor ref calls. They did a lot better with Rudolph than anyone expected. He ain’t going anywhere

[@user-gr3et3rv3s]

He's protected because they understand football much better than you do.

[@JayRflys]

I get the frustration....but some quick thoughts from a Giants fan------ (1) Steelers never seem to have the most talent on the field recently. I think back to Cohwer blowing some games where he had the most talent (pitt vs. san diego afc championship) (2) These QBs seem average at best- post Ben. seems like they need their next franchise QB. (3) At the moment, I would take making the playoffs yearly over random 3-13 seasons every other year... nothing like the fan base being depressed and the season over by week 5 often, with random coaches shuffled in and out.

[@midwestdrew775]

I don’t think you can fire a coach for going 10-7, making the playoffs, and being halfway competitive in the playoff game with a team starting a 3rd string qb and without their star player on defense.

[@nathanbunnell]

Who put the best qb on the roster at qb3? It wasn't an honest competition.

[@robvikingoneaviation]

I don't read much into Mike Tomlin walking out of the press conference. There was a break as if there were no more questions so he was gonna walk off anyway.

[@747driver3]

FIRE Mediocre Mikey. Predictably, his own lack of talent and that of the mediocre staff he hired caused the Steelers to fold up early once again. He would have been fired looong ago anywhere else but the Rooneys are handcuffed by that pesky affirmative action initiative they started for coaches. We used to compete for Champoinships but now we cheer if we make it to .500? Hey, at least we can say we have a black coach right?

[@jamesmoreland3070]

Tomlin picked up a Super Bowl ring with cowers team but can’t seem to recruit or be that coach with his own players. A useless coach that should in all rights be fired. Green Bay made the change and now their still playing

[@louischase994]

Idiot

[@brianholbert595]

Mason plays entire season We play at home in playoffs. However lack of coaching was what killed the Steelers. Pittsburgh needs help every year just to make the playoffs. Tennessee punched us in & Buffalo punched us out. Losing to two 2-10 teams back to back at home is simply coaching decisions. He’s no Noll or Cowher!!!

[@LongpunchD]

Lack of coaching 😂😂

[@frangardner6865]

That is the truth!

[@LongpunchD]

@@frangardner6865 listen I want pitt to win a Superbowl, I think Tomlin is a great coach tho. We don't have a great offensive but it's getting better let's have faith

[@fbj59]

Not lack of coaching, it was lack of talent.

[@spiceedre8017]

So what is he supposed to do with a trash QB and players hurt all of the time. Who are you going to get that's better? He's never had a losing season even with teams he's had no business winning with but hey you can apply for the job if you can do better and I'm not a Steelers fan

[@Followerofchrist2091]

Tomlin has not won a playoff game since 2016. Pittsburgh is dead. The once champion city is no more. Through different quarter backs, different WR’s etc. they can’t do it. They need to go negative so they can actually get good drafts. So washed.

[@Tom-ld9hp]

Bring back Terry Bradshaw and the rest.

[@alwilson3204]

@@Tom-ld9hp As coaches.

[@lwill4075]

Appreciate the effort... time for Tomlin to go.. He has a mediocre aura about himself. So long he get 8 or 9 wins a year ,he good. Time to step it up steelers

[@Mr_Green1017]

I think it’s time for the Steelers and Tomlin to part ways. But I don’t think it’s 100% of Tomlins fault

[@theworldisastage1984]

You thought wrong

[@iamthelaw2828]

OK. Its 95% his fault. Cool?

[@lineone3171]

Definatley Canada's fault cant be Mediocre Mike problems or any of his Stooges

[@YpapayY]

Mike just makes me laugh. Eyes always looking around like the cops might looking for him lol

[@alwilson3204]

Tomlin blinking those poppy eyeballs = mental issues.

[@rjohn3471]

Give him a break and credit for getting this team into playoffs, and with an average QB. Did just as good and better than others, including Browns, Dolphins, Bengals and Jaguars. And those poor Chargers, that's sad.

[@johnxavier0140]

The team should be embarrassed. The turnovers. The super holes in the defense. You still have to tackle in football. Yes Minka TACKLE. Arm strength don't always get it at this level Bro. And play until the whistle blows. Note to team. Stay engaged with the game and not your ego. Stop waiting for someone to save you. Be the savior. The Steelers played pathetically poorly last night. We were lucky to get into the play offs as is. AND They had time to prepare sooo...wtf.?... Watt is the team!?! . That is the way it looks right now. Without his presence on the field all kinds of brain fogging and buffering could be seen on live TV. You cost not only your jobs but perhaps other people their jobs. Pittsburgh we weren't ready. We weren't ready for a team of that caliber in the NFL. AND Coach Tomlin can't play the game for them. And it is not the coaching. It was the depletion of focus and backbones of the players. Enjoy your fishing trips and expeditions fellas. 2023-2024 season is over for you. CLIFF NOTES FOR THE UP COMING 2024 - 2025 season. That season too, will not be given to you either. To be the best you got to beat the best. This was on you. Not Tomlin.

[@JanisbbfCD]

@@johnxavier0140 very well spoken of, at least we still have fans that do care and not all about the negativity in coaching staff. Ty😎plus I believe this game should of been delayed a little more Yea I agree lots of mishaps penalties against Pittsburgh etc etc

[@alwilson3204]

@@johnxavier0140 So who is it that is suppose to do a big part of his job giving the team their uplifting speech to fire them up? Who is suppose to give hem guidance and focus if not the head coach? Obviously it was not the mediocre guy that had them so demoralized under Trubisky that they looked like they had completely given up.

[@blairbrownie1223]

Stale, stagnant Mike Tomlin. No playoff wins since 2016. Last 4 playoffs he coached were BLOWOUTS. He’s turned Pittsburgh into just another football team

[@steveanders3086]

That's only 200 points given up in 5 games highest paid defense

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

New year, same ending. Waiting to see if another team(s) lose/win for us to get in. We get in because they win/lose, have a terrible seed, then get blown out. The last 4 out of 5 playoff appearances have been this scenario.

[@sleepinglady2778]

Great effort. I was not surprised to see turnovers in that cold. We are young, will grow with playoff experience under our belt. Bravo for making the playoffs Steelers. ❤

[@lineone3171]

Sorry but the NFL has No Just show Up Trophy, but there is a Slogan that the Media likes to use after a Tomlin Beat Down "Never a Losing Season " kind of sounds Hollow after a Beat Down in a Wild Card game that was a Un Earned Gift from The Bills who then Took it all away . what a Classless Head Coach , to Do a Mic drop after a legit question was Finally asked by His Loyal Press . Smoked Again in a Gifted Wild card game

[@reggieburris]

Wasn't a great year but we did well the last 4 games. We did the best with what we had. On to next year. Steelers for life!

[@Johnyblac]

Absolute Facts!

[@waynejohanson1083]

The Steelers are a good team. All they need is a quarterback.

[@jaydaire139]

I totally agree! Please come back Mike Tomlin! You are pure class, your team is young and will be as classy as you are!

[@jamard39701]

We (Steelers) do not have the quarterback to compete with the upper echelons of the NFL. Time to draft a more athletic quarterback. There are plenty available in this upcoming draft.

[@jamesdavide6744]

I'm a Bills fan, and I think... he's a great coach.

[@lineone3171]

yeah give us Big Josh Allen for Tomlin if he is so Great and we will toss in his entire Staff for Free !

[@iamthelaw2828]

Then you're a m0r0n.

[@JamesZ1025]

Trade for mcDermott then

[@pjroz69]

i'm sure you do .. the bills keep smoking him .. I would love him too from afar ..

[@daveb8449]

I'm not a Bills fan and I think he's a horrible coach.

[@williamm.9255]

TOMLIN HAS TO GO .. THE STEELERS WILL NEVER WIN ANOTHER SUPER BOWL UNDER THIS CLOWN!!!!!!!💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rhan1809]

I don’t blame him. That was gonna be a stupid question.

[@Frankov81]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out mid tier mike. Your overrated. Time for a change

[@rcauthen324]

No excuse, all teams have injuries this time of the year!

[@thebjm1967]

I know! Look at the browns!

[@joeyperrone3168]

Ok I get being frustrated with the question but no reason to walk out, just simply say" I'm not gonna discuss that at this point, Im here to answer questions regarding today's game." This is why I believe Tomlin will step away from the team. He's shown a lot of frustration with questions he didnt care to answer and I think the questions regarding his playoff record and the manner in which they've lost is starting to get to him.

[@KingTerry1001]

I am guessing that is why he is going to step away.

[@scottgetty5547]

he has nobody else to blame now except for himself....pressure is high

[@tylerrusnak7736]

He's the most overrated coach! He's a loser! Only still has a job beacuse he's black and would play the race card immediately.

[@JudgedMentalMusic]

Thank god…. Dude is nothing but a cheat

[@702TifosiGambler]

@@scottgetty5547pressure? He made the playoff with the worst QB in the div, in the toughest Div, Tomlin is under no pressure…0 lay off the coke my guy

[@benburnside5049]

I honestly thought the Mike Tomlin walkout was badass. I don't care if the reporters are " just doing their job;" they can do their job differently. It's disrespectful to ask a coach who just lost in the playoffs about what's next for his job; they just lost and their season just ended. It's not the time or place to ask that question.

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Very much so

[@lineone3171]

oh No the Emperor has No Clothes Now , what a classless Loser that reporter usually sucks Tomlin ass He ran like a coward to a legit question

[@iamthelaw2828]

Then you're a dumbazz. Real Steelers fans hate him. He SUCKS.

[@Twister1980]

He's a crybaby

[@mikes2555]

He’s a fraud. Arrogant. Hasn’t won in a decade. He should be asked these questions.

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

Coaches get asked that stuff all the time. Grow up Mike.

[@mikes2555]

You can have Tomlin. Love all these analysts who see a sound byte once a week & think they know this guy. Hasn’t won a thing in a decade. Period

[@keithlamont875]

Keep Mason Rudolph and ditch the other 2 QBs.....then draft a QB!

[@waynejohanson1083]

That might be the game plan now. They seriously need a number 1 QB there. And I think Rudolph will be a good back up.

[@raymondrak961]

Don't think the Steelers will demote a 1st round pick. Rudolph should look to other teams who need a qb.

[@christianhavens2172]

Tomlin deserves a little more respect, I have no problem him walking off after that question!

[@JanisbbfCD]

Dang straight he walked out! I would to! Why asked a question like that? I would never come close to even asking that! And if the media or anyone thinks that was rude of coach Tomlin? Save your insults Where does this woman come from? That’s freaking personal! Coach Mike Tomlin just suffered a loss and his appearance was frigid. It was frigid out there! And coming in like that and having to deal with inappropriate Questioning. Bravo!!!!👏 Coach Tomlin! Thank you Coach and players for getting us this far! I will take this with all my pride ❤❤❤

[@a426108]

I absolutely agree.

[@Irishmule169]

Tomlin needs to pack his bags and get out of Pittsburgh too !!

[@ancel1961]

A Few Moments Later...Steelers eliminated....Eagles eliminated...😆😅🤣😂

[@robertgala4994]

I'm a big fan of Coach and have been annoyed by the haters for years now. That said, I'm ready for an offense that reflects the modern game. If we can't put 30 on the board consistently, something's wrong. OC, HC? Time for a new era, whatever that means. I personally liked the walk-off just now. Coach has his style. It's part of what people love about him. He's consistent.

[@lineone3171]

So your going to become a 49ers fan now Great one Less Tomlin Excuser off the boat ,sadly i doubt any other Team will have Sir Tomlin Teams always want more Fans But useless Head Coaches are a dime a dozen what Team owner wants to see Tomlins mess come wild card rounds ,he is what he has on Tape a Loser in the wild card rounds and these were really embarrassing Loses . May Be ESPN will hire him to Pontificate with the rest of the clowns

[@darthmalgus232]

You get annoyed with the “haters” because they tell the truth about Tomlin.

[@dalezegarelli5553]

FIRE the worst head coach in the NFL!!!

[@wgcds7jyg897]

Yes, Tomlin is consistently one-and-done in the playoffs.

[@jnyfumare]

Coach Tomlin is appreciative of your efforts.

[@murdocks4304]

Why ask such a smart guy stupid questions at a time like this

[@L3HMANNN]

This is what you get with a Tomlin coached team; slow start to the year followed by a strong enough finish to possibly make the playoffs, all in the name of being embarrassed during the wild card round. But you're right. I'm just a lowly idiot for ever wanting more. I'll just be here polishing my latest no-losing seasons trophy.

[@robertacampbell5382]

It cracks me up that so many people especially people supposedly are Steeler fans automatically believe that if Tomlin is not the HC the team will fall apart. The team would have ended up with a higher seating in the playoffs if the HC would not have dragged his feet on making the QB change from Mitch. Tomlin should never have hired Canada let known wait until your locket room was fighting against each other before u do. Tomlin has been here for 17 years and for the last 19 years they have not been relevant in the post season. The reality is Tomlin and the team needs a fresh start for both of them it is just time . Plus if they part ways then a new HC will hire his own staff and will want to pick his own QB. It is time for the Steelers to turn the page and hire their next long term HC.

[@piratesmvp]

"Plus if they part ways then a new HC will hire his own staff and will want to pick his own QB." That's assuming they give him that power. Cowher was de facto GM when he was coach, but Kevin Colbert (and now Omar Khan) have called the shots on that since Tomlin was hired.

[@robertacampbell5382]

I believe u are wrong on this. The Rooneys treated Tomlin fairly as they did with Noll and Cowher. Tomlin has been the HC for 17 years that is not slighting a HC. They did not treat him with less respect then the other 2.

[@SmittyCity15]

Bro you are bugging this roster is ass. No lottery picks since Devin Bush bro. We don’t spend big in free agency. Just mid. It’s not his fault and y’all will find out the hard way. He’s hall of fame, never lost a season.

[@robertacampbell5382]

I am not a bro. I am female. Tomlin has had the run of the team for 17 years

[@kcwhat]

It’s clear that people don’t know the dynamics of NFL football and how hard it is to win against other organizations and pros. Tomlin got that team to the playoffs with a band aided group. But we know why folks don’t want him. Welcome to the internet.

[@lancearp7389]

Time to go Tomlin.

[@raycaster4398]

This was childish. A mature coach deflects a question, uses self deprecating humor or just says, "Next question, please." Not stomp off. New coach.

[@jjuice05]

I will never understand why the Steelers never signed Jacoby Brissett to bridge the gap between Big Ben and the next franchise QB. Instead they got a room full of third stringers that shouldn’t be starting anywhere in the NFL.

[@Reckdee1]

Bring that man to Chicago we need em!!

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

YA!!!

[@lineone3171]

Sure Thing i hope he can Last longer than Claypool did

[@Reckdee1]

He would be our defensive coordinator all we’d need is an offensive coordinator top notch and bam bears can make something really happen!!!

[@murdocks4304]

We love ya coach T

[@blackphilip8936]

Speak for yourself.

[@iamthelaw2828]

No real Steelers fan do. He is a grifter and should've been fired ten years ago.

[@logicalblackman8228]

Steelers have made the playoffs three out of the previous five seasons in a division with Lamar, Jackson and Joe Burrow. And you think Tomlin needs to be fired?

[@JanisbbfCD]

Thank very much My words exactly Everyone always always always points the finger at the Head Coaches! Why? It’s not TOMLIN ITS A TEAM EFFORT! They are grown men and know the game well and love playing it Let’s find a true definition of what a head Coach in Pro Football is all about? Hopefully you should find results answers everything u need to know about Head Coaching To me this is very sad all your inappropriate criticism on Coach Tomlin. 2 Super Bowl wins and going and getting to the playoffs let’s look at this Coach Tomlin I have so much respect for you and I thank you for being supporting our Steelers with EVERYTHING YOU GOT. But people today and with due respect I must ADD. Don’t like hearing the positive side of jack shit! But true people with gold in their hearts love hearing reading listening to all good and not the negativity in anything I don’t care what issue it may be. I’m a true Steeler Fan and will always remain Too much prediction on this year’s season? This is all you hear! I’m so fed up with this. Only causes drama everyone has the right to their opinion. I agree, but not now wait till the season opens then state your opinion comments then Not now less chaos! Thank you!

[@consumetheliving]

Can anyone actually tell me what Tomlin does or what special skill he brings to the table? I keep seeing people defend him saying, its the players fault they didn't execute, hell he even says it during post game pressers. If that's the case what are you doing Monday - Friday Tomlin???? Isnt that your job, prepare your men for battle???? What was the offensive game plan for today, run Najee into brick walls all game then when we actually get to the goal line go spread??? Nope not Tomlin's fault that was the players not executing and the OC calling a dumb play, I'm just the head coach that wasn't on me???? Did we practice tackling all week Tomlin or is that on the DC cause we know how that goes - fire everyone else not Teflon Tomlin. What do I know, maybe I'm crazy for expecting a talented team to do more than squeak into the playoffs to lose consistently in the first round.

[@mnj1tdk12]

Why would anyone blame Tomlin for this game? He wasn't out there fumbling, and I'm SURE he coached the Steelers not to fumble.

[@mikebodnar4557]

Lol. It’s never his fault. All he does is get blown out every year in the first game of the playoffs… but he gets nor takes any responsibility

[@devilsrage-vt4hp]

Fumbles, penalties, calling timeout with 2 ticks in the first half. That’s stupid decision making, and no discipline through the week. That’s all coaching issues. Quit listening to the nfl media. They are full of shit. Mark madden is the only person who gives it straight about tomlin.

[@Johnyblac]

Haters Gonna Hate

[@jfraz_7720]

the playcalling was horrible from the OC. they abandoned the run early and thats what has been winning them games.

[@ChrisCash720]

He does need to take blame for not using time outs to get the ball back before half.

[@nolove175]

I'm a Bills fan I have 💯 respect for Tomlin. He is still a stellar coach. I'd say one of the best.

[@mikebodnar4557]

Why?

[@cosmofl9103]

Why?

[@jaysonwashington8787]

Why?

[@asu5632]

That’s easy to say when he handed y’all a win? Lol I find it funny when teams fans who wins gives props to member of losing team. Doesn’t seem genuine. I only listen to neutral fans and analysts

[@jocelyncams1826]

He’s a friend not a coach. He doesn’t yell when they fuck up or cheer when they do well. They don’t care to make him proud. Most players want to make their coach proud. He don’t have that or care. He doesn’t want to upset them therefore he’s not an amazing coach. He’s good for motivational support

[@debraruggiero8300]

It’s not a lifetime appointment, it’s results. The name of the game is “Super Bowl” not just a winning record in regular season. That doesn’t mean diddly if you can barely get in post season, have to rely on other teams, no home field advantage, and get shucked like an oyster your first playoff game because you are playing the big boys. The Rooney’s are famous for their loyalty thick and thin and so Tomlin is going to milk this for all it’s worth. IMO he is long past his sell by date.

[@ALLDAY69]

Now you wonder 💭 why Pickens is acting the way he is. Attitude reflects leadership 🤬🤬🤬

[@Noliestold-np6qi]

Hahaha. He said Beeeech BYE! 😂

[@marcderogatis8513]

Lol I missed that , I will watch again

[@mattbeattie3978]

It’s disrespectful. He’s a goat and guess what media kills this sport sometimes just let the teams play out not every coach needs to be fired ever 5 years epically if that coach won multiple titles and knows how.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

Whoever said he's the goat of coaches when he has an 8-10 post season record 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattbeattie3978]

@@bobbydenezza7795 2 super bowls buddy stfu

[@asbelade138...joanofarc]

steelers fans want to win a few games in post season that is why it was asked. hes a good or great regular season coach but not a post season coach

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@mattbeattie3978 1 super bowl with Bill cowhers coattails. Zero super bowls with his drafted players. Nice try.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@asbelade138...joanofarc And that's why he has an 8-10 post season record and what do Tomlin lovers say to that? "Hes never had a losing season at least he had a winning season." Yeah so did every other fucking team in the playoffs. Nobody is celebrating because they had a winning season and got killed in the playoffs. That's not what you're there for! This team is poorly coached, poorly prepared in playoffs games and it all starts with coaching its all on Mike tomlins lap. Can't wait til he's gone.

[@mulemusic]

Horrible coach for the last 7 years. Winning half of your games regular season and losing in playoffs is NOT good coaching. His team played well without having any real coaching today. Time for Tomlin to move on. FIRE THIS GUY. At least he didn't have Canada to blame or he would have.

[@tonytwosevenstone]

Hard to beat the team when they got the snow the referees and fans throwing snow at them when they’re trying to catch touchdowns. Next week, the NFL and the referees are not gonna know what to do when Allan faces Mahomes both of their golden boys they call personal fouls for for anytime you breathe on them.

[@jayco2309]

The snowball didn't make an impact lol 😂 receiver dropped the ball before the snowball was thrown .

[@damonclark5742]

Some facts to keep in mind about the SO CALLED future H.O.F. coach Mike Tomlin. He's 0-5 in his last 5 post season games. The Steelers have been outscored 80-0 in the first quarter of all five of those games. Also, 23 different teams have won at least one play off game since the last time Tomlin has won a play off game. He's atrocious!!

[@bobbyraejohnson]

You mean post swap

[@iamthelaw2828]

*postseason

[@damonclark5742]

Fixed it guys. Thanks.

[@JohnAhkui-uu5pp]

Same bullshit every year

[@JimFox-vm9rx]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 who have you been watching the past 10+ years coaching this team???

[@livetotell100]

I love how all these talking heads say how great a coach he is. Yet, 3-13 in the playoffs. .500 ball all the time. he only went to the Super Bowl twice because of Cowher's players and coaches. Once they retired or moved on, garbage play.

[@richardlantz8119]

He didn't miss those tackles.

[@anonymousdee3901]

I like Tomlin but hes overrated once again steelers come out flat in a playoff game

[@jacquelinetatem175]

Tomlin is a great coach. He has nothing to apologize for. He should have stayed and answered the question about his contract. No big deal, if you want to stay, say so. If not, say so. This is your team. Don’t just walk off.

[@96phjams04]

Great coach? You need to look at stats, man. He has given up something like 41 points on defense in all of his playoff loses. Isn’t he a defensive coach? He hasn’t won a playoff game in 7 years. He’s a good coach, it’s time for him to move on from Pittsburgh.

[@ernestpayne1901]

Good Season fellas. We need change brothers.