Rich Eisen’s Advice for Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin | The Rich Eisen Show

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[@miserq4189]

It’s the curse of mediocrity… not bad enough to tear things down to the studs, but not good enough to get the ring.

[@jeanfourcade]

Or the curse of a boring but sound business. Fans keep buying seats, hot dogs and jerseys, team still attracts millions of paying viewers... all is good. Let's go the Jerry Jones way: Let's just pretend, but don't change a dollar-winning formula.

[@steelphantom9105]

@@jeanfourcade. Exactly

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@jeanfourcadeJerry and the despicable Rooneys are the same.

[@bobrebera494]

Mike Tomlin has the 2nd longest active playoff win drought, only ahead of Ron Rivera

[@vincenagel8338]

And he’s no longer a head coach so what’s that tell ya? Fire tomlin

[@bossgrizwald2631]

Too many bad decisions

[@keshiaseanthompson3127]

give mike a better QB; our QB play was the issue for '23

[@SycoticForeverNeverAF]

@@keshiaseanthompson3127Dog they were getting blown out in the playoffs with big ben lmao

[@AwesomeStuff1983]

Florio was/is wrong and he keeps repeating it. He’s ended a season with 1 year left on his deal before. The owners also said he expects an extension.

[@RushBig0786]

I think every time Tomlin got an extension, it came when he had one year left on his contract. Tomlin has never had to worry about his job in Pittsburgh

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@RushBig0786he should now

[@RushBig0786]

@@DavidAdarmases12 name the last Steelers HC who was on the hot seat lol

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@RushBig0786 I'm not saying he is but he should be. But the despicable Rooneys don't want to win. They want money and that's it.

[@paulwebendorfer5627]

Going outside for an OC is a huge step in the right direction.

[@GeorgeL.3]

That is #1 on my fan wish list, I'd like to see them go to Whipple, what about you?

[@SM-qe4wd]

5150 time for tomlin, time to get a crazy with the offense

[@captainspartan04]

@@GeorgeL.3that’s still in house almost

[@DWoodsII]

Agreed. The next step is to move up in the draft to take a young gun or go after Cousins.

[@steelphantom9105]

Let’s wait and see what actually happens with the OC. I’ll believe it when it happens and who the Steelers hire.

[@davidlax5067]

The way the steelers allow mediocrity is unbelievable. The worst place you could be is in the middle, missing playoffs by 1 game and being one and done in the playoffs and that's where the steelers are. At some point you gotta swing and miss, swing and hit.

[@jonemeigh5588]

If the NFL hadn't added a 7th seed in 2021, the Steelers would be sitting at one only playoff appearance in the last six years. Neither Noll nor Cowher had a drought that long.

[@AwesomeStuff1983]

Unfortunately Tomlin’s idea of “hot shot” with new ideas was Canada.

[@obiwonkanoli]

The year we lost to the Jags is the same year the NFL screwed us out of the 1 seed by saying Jesse James’s catch wasn’t a catch.

[@TP-ne6ez]

Who Cares!!! They still lost at home to the Jags... Its mediocrity but if that is what the Rooneys want then stay with it.

[@heartsproductions9308]

Rich you’re not as bad as Skip, not even close. He will literally scream for the firing of Phillys coach, Cowboys coach, berate them to no end but when it comes to Tomlin it’s sooooo hilarious, he goes through 10 minutes of “I love Tomlin” disclaimers and then blames everybody else for the Steelers problems. It’s getting hilarious with you guys. BUT I personally am not mad that Tomlin is coming back at this point. I was until his speech yesterday, he won me back over.

[@nickh2935]

I’ve never seen a coach who gets 100% of the credit and 0% of the blame more than Tomlin. Congrats on another early exit from the playoffs pittsburgh

[@demsareunamerican6800]

Exactly, it's never Tomlin fault. Always someone else's. I've never liked Tomlin since day 1.

[@Jim-m9c6y]

He’s an imposter!

[@davidoliver62]

You clearly don't follow the Steelers. There is a segment of the fan base and local media that literally blame Tomlin for every loss, and give him zero credit when they win. The fact he even got this team into the playoffs this year is a testament to his ability as a coach. Sure, they lost in the playoff game, but they were playing a third string QB and were missing the best player on the team... and they still made it a 7 point game half way through the 4th qtr. The Browns were heavy favorites against a weaker team than Buffalo and got their doors blown off.

[@DavidAdarmases12]

Harbaugh

[@Rynos8771]

​@@davidoliver62the third string QB was obviously the best QB on the roster. Tomlin couldn't see that. Then he refused to play him after Pickett went out. That's all on him

[@charleshenshaw9099]

How is what's going on in Pittsburgh, any different than what is going on in Dallas??

[@bill-fk7tl]

Enjoy the next 5 years with still no playoff wins Then you can give a new speech living mediocre Mikey

[@Kube_Dog]

How is that a relevant question?

[@jeanfourcade]

Steelers, Cowboys, Dolphins... and so many others: Let's just pretend we're after the SB, it's good for business. But let's not change anything as long as our ratings are good. Our job is not to win SBs, just to sell football games.

[@hazbosox]

Way past time to move past this guy.His coaching tree is a pole.

[@taylorgang209]

I wish people would go look at Tomlin and Cowher stats. They literally almost identical but Cowher never had this much criticism. Even John Harbaugh and Tomlin numbers are very similar at this moment.

[@wjmoore17]

Playoff records aren't identical. Cower was 12-9 while Tomlin is 8-10. Tomlin won the division 8 times opposed to Cowher's 7, but Cowher advanced to the AFC Championship six times while Tomlin has only seen three appearances.

[@taylorgang209]

Yea not completely identical, But similar. Cowher is 2-5 in AFC Championship games. Tomlin is 2-3. Both 1 super bowl, 1 super bowl loss. Cowher 10 playoff appearances, Tomlin 11. Cowher 9 10 or more win seasons, Tomlin 10. Tomlin’s lowest draft pick is 15, without it being a trade. No doubt Cowher has been slightly more successful in playoffs, and this is no diss to Cowher just making the case for Tomlin.

[@taylorgang209]

@@wjmoore17I love em both, I just think as of recent we have not had great teams and he has overachieved almost to fault it feels for winning with them. Also the front office never had a back up plan with Ben and it killed us

[@kevinbarbour2771]

​@taylorgang209 Cowher was only with the team 15 years and was gone one year after a Super Bowl victory. That 2006 season saw quite a bit of talk about him being done and I recall it a few time over his tenure. Also a note, he only had 3 seasons with Ben and one was '06 after the bike wreck. Cowher had 8 division title Tomlin has 7, Cowher won in the playoffs with 5 different starting QBs, coach Tomlin has done it with one but he hasn't had but two chances to do it without him. This isn't to knock coach Tomlin, I think he leans too hard on emotions to get the team up for a game but I'm not looking for his head. Just saying that this year, with Belichick, Vrabel, maybe Carrol, etc out there you don't have the "who would you replace him with" kind of questions that you normally would. That's why there's talk, but Cowher got it too. The big problems for Tomlin are the long playoff win drought, available options, the sense that he blew his shot with the "Killer B's" era, and several chaotic years inside the locker room.

[@Youdontride94]

Lol he definitely was but there was no Social media to show it so sit down.

[@johnadams5489]

Mike Tomlin is the BEST coach we ever had, We cannot find a more intelligent and competitive coach anywhere. The Players Love playing for him. Stand PAT. I'm a life long Steelers fan and we should stick with Mike Tomllin.

[@mytwosense9135]

Another 9/10 win season with a one & done. Congratulations Shittsburgh. You should be stoked.

[@blackant51]

Hush up hater!😂😂😂

[@jwilliwonka]

At least we swept y'all... again.

[@ezbray_9154]

Must be a browns fan…lol

[@Kube_Dog]

Pittsburgh is one of those teams you forget is in the league. Kinda like the Falcons. When you see them on TV, you're like, Oh, yeah, I for got about them. And we all know they're doing nothing in the playoffs.

[@blackant51]

Rich that's pretty much what he said he was going to do in the press conference 😂😂😂😂

[@DCElzie]

I think them changing defensive personnel because having Minkah and Kazee back. They changed the scheme and players who won them those last 3 games. Which caused confusion and missed communication in the secondary

[@zaky842]

I think every team has a period where performance and outcome dips. I think the Steelers are such a solid organization and Tomlin's so good that a period when they should be tanking is instead a mediocre period of time. I imagine replacing Tomlin would show Steelers fans what it's really like to have a horrific, losing season. Instead of losing in the playoffs, its a "win 3 games" kind of season. Letting go of Tomlin would be a huge mistake, and I hope ownership doesn't listen to online angst about replacing him. I think Steelers fans have a right to be upset right now. Replacing Tomlin would not help.

[@mytwosense9135]

Embrace the Mediocrity. Great advice 😂

[@jwilliwonka]

It's easy to speak in hypotheticals, but if Tomlin were to leave, the Steelers would still be making solid choices. They know what it takes to build a competitive team. Let's not act like they'd be hiring someone like Hugh Jackson to be the next HC. To say they would be terrible without Tomlin is an incredibly dumb statement, because the same thing was said when Cowher's days as HC were coming to an end. The Steelers will always be competitive because it's been engrained in their DNA for 50+ years.

[@mactheknife7049]

Tanking isn't the Steeler Way. Hasn't been for three generations now. If Tomlin leaves, it'll be Tomlin's decision to leave, and no one else's.

[@zaky842]

Firing him for this season and this stretch would be a deviance from what you and both agree has been a history of competitive, sound decisions from the organization for the last 50 years @@jwilliwonka

[@bumfire3]

Same thoughts I have about Pete Carrol for us in Seattle. I think Tomlin might be an even better coach. Both Hall of Famers

[@ethanstrong7239]

I almost have to admire Rich's delusional loyalty to Tomlin.

[@utah2nyc250]

This dude has a crush on tomlin 😂

[@Gary-er3om]

Steelers have one of the highest paid defenses, yet without TJ Watt they are 1-10. Seems like the DC is way too dependent on one player, and Tomlin isn't the defensive mind everyone credits him for......he was a defensive backs coach previously, yet our defensive backfield has stunk for years.

[@fritogranito]

Mike Tomlin is the new Marvin Lewis

[@jameslee8519]

Nah Hof coach Marvin is not

[@womp_womp352]

If Marvin inherited a Super Bowl contending team instead of the dumpster fire cinci was at the time, he very well could have been an HOF coach.

[@jameslee8519]

@@womp_womp352 Tomlin been doing it no QB no coaching staff time after time dealing with a QB way past his prime and still competitive

[@womp_womp352]

@jameslee8519 If Tomlin is going to get credit for everything the steelers have done since his tenure began, then he also has to take all the criticism for all the bad things that have occurred during his tenure. He has very poor judgment when it comes to hiring coaching staff, and he can't judge QB talent to save his life. Two major flaws that have brought the steelers to the place they currently are.

[@jameslee8519]

@@womp_womp352 it's a flaw in every coach out there and besides it may not mean anything to you but no coach has never had a losing season and that is some coaching that's problem so called fan's don't like to give credit when credit is do and one more thing when did they have a healthy team going into the playoffs I'll wait,he did more with less. Please don't say the killer B's because that Defense was cheese just didn't have the personnel when you drafting in the middle of the draft every year so I'll give credit that's Don shula type winning percentage my friend....

[@therush757]

Steelers only got in because Burrow got hurt, Trevor got hurt towards the end and the Ravens starters sat in week 18. Ball don’t lie.

[@bld8680]

They beat the ravens when all were healthy as well!

[@bretth5070]

And don't forget they didn't even have the stupid 7th seed until four years ago. So, by the old standard they didn't even make the playoffs.

[@Kube_Dog]

Steelers are like that skier who crashes right out of the gate, then slides down the hill on his face but somehow finishes 7th. No one would say it was a great run.

[@caomhan84]

Why do people keep repeating this? The Steelers had the best record in that division, and beat the Ravens twice, including earlier in the season when they had all the starters.

[@jasoncowan6137]

That’s a nice storyline, until you remember that the Steelers starting quarterback got hurt, and then their second string got benched, and they won out to make the playoffs with their third screen quarterback

[@pius_11]

im just trying to figure out how you ride so hard for a guy with no playoff wins in 7 years. any other coach with would have been fired 3-4 years ago

[@jared8308]

3 playoff wins in the last 13 years. He’s also had the privilege of having a hof quarterback for almost his entire career. Literally any coach could do what he’s done. He’s a fraud and he’s protected by the Media for obvious reasons

[@krisscanlon4051]

IKR it's nuts lol

[@Kube_Dog]

You know why. You know exactly why.

[@Youdontride94]

We all know why but no one wants to say it 🤣

[@Unknown17]

Reading these comments is like looking at movie reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes website. There's no consensus. Half the audience thinks Tomlin is one of the best filmmakers in history, and the other half thinks he's stinking up the theater.

[@GNXXRAY]

Ok… I go back 53 years. I watched Swann put on the Greatest Show ever in Super Bowl X. I watched the 70’s greats retire one by one and realized that a changing of the guard was in front of me. I watched as Noll slowly come to terms with the fact that he needed to hang it up. Landry had done so a few seasons earlier. We all know what Cowher did and how he was chosen. Now…Cowher decides his family is more important…he walks…knowing that the next Head Coach is already in the building. The job was either going to Ken Whiz or Russ Grimm. Whiz took the head job in Az…and Russ was simply waiting to be announced. All the sudden Tomlin was given the job…but every Steeler fan knew that Grimm was passed over for other reasons. How could the creators of The Rooney Rule not get absolutely destroyed in other NFL team offices when they were choosing only their 3rd Head coach in 38 years??? IM NOT RACIST…but I think they were backed into a corner by a rule they created. You can say what you want about the success of the Tomlin tenure. Keep these facts in mind. He inherited a HOF Defensive Coordinator…and a very capable QB…and what will probably end up being 4-5 more HOF’ers from that Steeler team of 2007-2012 Troy is already in. Ben is definitely going in. Now possibly Harrison, Hampton, Ward, and Pouncey will be considered. With the exception of Pouncey…these are all Cowher’s players. When did LeBeau leave??? 2014 🤔🤔🤔??? Troy was gone, Hines was gone. Hampton was gone, yet…Tomlin had the Killer B’s. The 3 best Offensive Players at their positions…during that period of time. They were never successful. I’m sorry but I think Russ Grimm got cheated out of being a Hall Of Fame coach in Pittsburgh. It has left a bad taste in my mouth for 17 years. You guys talk of his non losing streak but what about his other accomplishments??? Worst coaching record against below 0.500 teams for a coach with over 200 games. The 103 year distinction of losing back to back games…AT HOME…to teams 8 games under 0.500. There are other negative accomplishments but this post is long enough. He’s never gonna win or even sniff another Championship. Period

[@blackant51]

Yes you probably are lol. Question...I've been a fan since the 70s when they didn't have free agency so the 70s Steelers wouldn't be possible today with free agency so stop it. My question is whatever happened to Russ Grimm if he was such a great choice? Where is Wisenhunt? Yeah thats what I thought to. Just hush with your nonsense hater!

[@nicolecox1572]

If you have to say that you’re not racist, then 🤔

[@GNXXRAY]

@@blackant51 When did I say the Steelers of the 70’s would be possible today? I didn’t. I pointed out that as the Cowher drafter players and LeBeau left the team…his accomplishments are less. He has NOT built a winning team once the players he inherited were gone. He has seriously underachieved. If you are happy with a 3-8 playoff record…have at it. He totally turned me off last season when he was filmed dancing in the locker room after beating Cincinnati in the opener…then dropping 4 in a row. He’s been embarrassed in his last 5 Playoff games. Facts….

[@williamzavatsky8813]

As a steeler fan I'm pumped he's back pumped he's going outside for oc but hate kenny is number 1

[@jihyotwice3159]

The George Kastanza reference is totally correct in this instance. If what you are doing so far is not getting results, then you must challenge yourself to be better and see the other side. Tomlin eventually saw the other side when he made the change to Mason Rudolph but didn't know how to go forward. If you truly believe in competition breeding better results, then you yourself must also do the same. You must be challenged with criticism and getting better advice on what to do. Hire some young genius OC. Someone can draw up plays that are totally unique and novel.

[@bsbullshit2024]

Best advice 😂💛🖤

[@MorningDew85]

I feel bad for Big Ben during those playoff games, he should have more rings! Our defenses really crapped the bed man!!

[@voodoomagic71685]

Rooney confirmed he would be extended so this is a non-starter. Tomlin needs to give it up on Pickett though. Get rid of him.

[@DavidAdarmases12]

The despicable Rooneys*

[@SunniMerlot]

Switch coaches if ya want. Nothing is promised and the players love him.

[@misterwirez7731]

Change is good.

[@Jim-m9c6y]

Who says they love him? Not as many as you think,you think they love bad clock management,ridiculous challenges and no second half adjustments, let alone his terrible assessment of talent? Not likely they want a chance to win!

[@DavidAdarmases12]

Players love him is not a good reason to keep him

[@user-oi5lc5ft7n]

Steelers should hire Darrell Bevel as OC. He’s Miami’s Quarterbacls Coach and “Passing Game Coordinator”.

[@bossgrizwald2631]

I tell you what, grinding it out with Kenny Pickett hoping he improves, wearing the defense down is not going to get it. Shame Mason was playing behind Trubisky probably could have been in a better position in playoff if he came in the Arizona game. I would be surprised if Mason stayed in Pgh in free agency

[@michaeloggs9203]

I don't think you like Mike Tomlin, but he is the best coach for the Steelers. If they let him go, the Steelers will not make the playoffs the next 3 years. Whom ever hires Tomlin will have that winning season the Steelers would have had if he would have stayed. Give Tomlin the credit he deserves.

[@bretdaley6869]

Most of this is Tomlins fault but we are in the business of throwing good seasons after bad

[@soulesslemming]

I like turtles.

[@captainspartan04]

I mean we can go after another Maryland guy but they haven’t worked out for us

[@editedforyoursafety3045]

Tomlin’s performance doesn’t matter. The Roonies care more about their politics than winning championships

[@43troy1]

Kenny isn’t the answer. I can’t see him getting the job done. He and Mitch both 1st rounders. Pickett was in college for 5 years and should be further along than he is. Mason was thrown into the game when Ben went down and had to learn on the fly. He’s going to have some offers this offseason. I hope he’s resigned. The Standard lately is Substandard!

[@theSTEE7ERS58]

Leave Mike T, alone on his contract, geez you people are relentless!!!!

[@denniswalter3920]

If Kenny Pickett is QB1 in 2024....the Steelers aren't serious about winning!!

[@peterkimani3501]

He should be gone. Only delusional Pitt fans or fans of other teams that are mediocre would say otherwise. He’s done nothing in 8 years to deserve to keep his job. Gets praise for not losing rather than winning.

[@mariosoriano4650]

Another 10 years without a championship ... can't wait ...

[@larwskhayann2645]

Cry

[@michaelstover6778]

lol he’s right though ownership is ok with just being ok

[@abc_12333]

You already LEAD THE LEAGUE in championships! Boo hoo

[@DavidAdarmases12]

Blame the despicable Rooneys

[@billybrown3259]

If the steelers don't get a franchise qb, they are not winning the afc north with the qbs they have to compete against.

[@MrBiscuit75]

3 wins in 13 years Rich. Only 4 years in all those illustrious .500 above seasons have the steelers won a playoff game.

[@rayfinkle5048]

Steeler fans please for the love of god appreciate what you have. As a Raiders fan you do not want to do what the rest of us do and look for coaches every season. Trust me. I know they haven’t been great for a decade but they are still relevant. You have a great defense and a ton of weapons on offense. Yes you need a QB but not a great one just an above average one.

[@jameslee8519]

I agree they don't know how good they got it

[@jeffkadlec8264]

I want Tomlin gone, but it doesn't bother me that he gets to set the terms. I just wish he would set the terms NOW.

[@DavidAdarmases12]

It should bother you

[@jeffkadlec8264]

@@DavidAdarmases12 Why?

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@jeffkadlec8264 Because he's not won a playoff game since the 2016 season and they've had PLAYOFF performances where they look unready to play. Mike Tomlin has this attitude of "we're good, we don't need practice" and then they lose in the postseason. And that's all they're gonna do until Mike Tomlin is OUT.

[@jeffkadlec8264]

@@DavidAdarmases12 Right. I want him gone, too. And I agree with all of your reasons. But I just want him gone, don't care how

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@jeffkadlec8264 While I get your point I wish the Rooney's would grow a backbone

[@davidrold9770]

Rich, if Mike Tomlin is such a great coach, why do you want him to do the opposite of what he usually does. Are you saying what he's doing isn't working. Sounds that way to me. I don't understand what all you media people outside of Pittsburgh love him so much & think he can do no wrong & just keep coming up with excuses for him. Maybe your Jets might be interested in him. After all mediocre would be an up grade for the Jets.

[@natewright7419]

How many seasons have Rich coached a NFL team??? If 0, then that's what his advice is worth!!!

[@brucep9729]

That's the best you got? Maybe you should just call Rich a bunch of names! Because you can't admit he's on to something

[@brbadge]

Who would take YOUR advice?

[@sleepinglady2778]

❤😂

[@DavidAdarmases12]

I'd take his advice over Tomlin or the despicable Rooneys

[@dewknow1315]

As a Ravens fan I love it they continue to be 9-8 or 10-7 for another 20 years 😂😂

[@rodrigopimienta3775]

We own the ravens. Sorry to break it to you, but you ain’t winning it this year. Guaranteed.

[@mc1993]

Art Rooney II has the majority say on who will be the OC. Because he wants Steelers to get back to being a ground and pound Run & Defense team. Tradition. Who do you think promoted/hired Canada?

[@librasRgreat]

I don't know if he promoted Canada because that was Tomlin's guy also. But Art the II definitely stated for the record in a television interview that he wants the Steelers to run the ball because that's "Steelers football" 🙄. I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers and acknowledges this. So imo Art is part of the problem with the stuck Steelers, the slow-to-change Steelers, the western pa nostalgia disease of a mentality that while appreciated sometimes can also keep you stuck in your ways and not for the better

[@mc1993]

@@librasRgreat I'm also glad someone also remembers! Rooney said that a few times over the years. During Cowher's era too. Cowher brought in all his staff, OC was Ron Erhardt and used Erhardt-Perkins system. When Tomlin took over and Bruce Arians was promoted to OC, he installed Air Coryell he used as OC in Cleveland, we got to 2 more SB, got Ben to become the gunslinger, and gone. Haley promoted and right back to the Erhardt-Perkins system, but Ben was uncaged by then. Why would Tomlin promote Matt, whose system was like oil and water to Big Ben? Remember the leak that it was Art who fired him, the implication being, you hired him you fire him. I think it's a Rooney thing. Loyalty and Tradition. Also, in Tomlin's interview, they asked him if he was going to choose the OC (from outside), and he responded, 'No, Art Rooney, Omar Kahn, and I will be in on the process.' We will know when they land an OC. If he'll be an innovator, or just another sock puppet.

[@JoshNReallife]

I’ve never made it through a full episode of Seinfeld

[@DavidAdarmases12]

That's a shame.

[@marksavage1744]

I tried, but had to turn it off. I was afraid I was going to yawn myself to death.

[@DavidAdarmases12]

@@marksavage1744 that's a shame

[@Steelerssincethe70s]

BIG BEN carried Tomlin all these years. Big Ben had 9,300 Passing YDS and 62 TD from 2017-2018 with Leveon, AB, Martavis! In 2017, Steelers were 13-3 and were top 3 in offense and one of the top defenses during the year BUT was not prepared and lost in the playoffs to effin Blake BORTLES! He also lost in the playoffs to Tim Tebow! Good coach but NOT a great one.

[@gretchennash7357]

That’s what Tomlin said he was going to do!

[@karlminer7896]

The summary for this thread states that Tomlin “stormed” out of the conference…appears that he walked out after a reporter was trying to to create “news” 🤣. Rich misreads Steeler fans when he maintains that its fan base wants Tomlin out; this lifelong Steeler fan understands that the Rooney family does not operate this way and Tomlin respects the Rooney family for having faith in his leadership and they return the favor … it’s just that simple.

[@bossgrizwald2631]

Tomlin is a lam duck coach right now, haven't heard of a extension for him yet

[@shadycarry]

Kingsbury to the steelers then?

[@captainspartan04]

Nah he’ll get the bears job

[@user-yy9hk9od9u]

They need a good draft this year.

[@captainspartan04]

We need our next franchise center in Sedrick van Pran

[@Evolution_Woodworks]

It's hard to have a good draft year after year when you are picking at the back half of the draft every year

[@Miamiborne1969]

They will

[@173jaSon371]

@@Evolution_Woodworks Yupp, and the draft is a crapshoot. Fans that get mad that their favorite team doesn't get more than maybe 1 or 2 starters per draft are mentally insane. Getting 3 or more long term, above average, every down type of players from a single draft is not exactly common. That's what makes it so impressive that teams like the Pats, Eagles, Ravens, Steelers, Colts, Saints, etc have each had a max of 2-3 seasons below 7 wins in the past 2 decades.

[@kevinbarbour2771]

​@@173jaSon371True, but I can't help but mention the 1974 Steelers draft. Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Mike Webster, Jack Lambert, Donnie Shell (undrafted but signed after).

[@jeffkadlec8264]

My advice: - Leave Pittsburgh - Coach somewhere else - Become Andy Reid

[@Largecow_Moobeast]

That’s a funny way of saying get any qb in the door that isn’t horses**t.

[@stevengraham3138]

Wait rich is the expert and Mike is not an nfl coach? lol Mike has done this a long time needs a qb

[@catherinewilliams9680]

Blame the team drafting and signing the players. Don't blame the coach. If you draft mediocrely, you end up with a mediocre team.

[@mytwosense9135]

Tomlin wanted Pickett. Tomlin hired those garbage coordinators. Tomlin 'coaches' that overrated defense. You're right though. Nothing is his fault and it's all on owelnership & GM. If he gets no blame for the failures, he also gets no credit for success. You can't have it both ways

[@USALeonHeart]

How're you supposed to blame management for a bad roster when Tomlin insists on putting together winning records that do nothing to advance their cause? They should've had a meeting years ago at this point to agree to tank, end his streak, and seek out a high level QB in the draft. It's a toxic situation, but you can't kill management for building bad teams when they have no quality draft picks to use.

[@Andrews.1]

MT has his hands in the entire organization. He's the freaking head coach. Imagine being so dumb you think the HC doesn't have anything to do with drafting players. Lol

[@Youdontride94]

Can’t believe people think he is an HoF coach, guess the standard of the HoF has fallen drastically

[@Christiantheone]

The defense is not off the hook. That was abysmal too

[@pittadrum8]

Not only 2 starting middle linebackers out but so were the back ups tight ends exploited that but 3 rd string guys did ok but it was a weak spot for sure

[@GregALang]

Those two turnovers in the first half that the Bills quickly turned into TDs killed the Steelers. If TJ Watt had been playing the results of those turnovers might have been different and losing Joey Porter in the second half only worsened the Steelers defense. I've long been a fan of Tomlin but I think it's time he moved on and someone younger and more idealistic took the helm.

[@bane1240]

I also believe MT may be ready for a change. But he is under contract and Noll and Cowher were both afforded the opportunity to play out their contracts and leave on their terms. Is that whats happening here? Maybe…

[@-onyx2626]

🎯

[@lordrayden3045]

Difference is, didn’t they retire? I don’t think Tomlin is retiring…… can’t wait for the steeler fans to get what they want, Tomlin goes somewhere else wins and then the Steelers become Arizona, Carolina, chicago, jets etc.

[@bane1240]

@@lordrayden3045 except that will nvr happen. The Rooneys found Noll, Cowher and Tomlin. If and when Tomlin leaves, the Rooneys will find the next SB winning HC.

[@lordrayden3045]

@@bane1240 There’s absolutely no guarantee of that I hope the Steelers do fire him, then watch them cry when they become the cardinals

[@bane1240]

@@lordrayden3045 54 yrs and counting. I’ll take my chances thnx.

[@jonathanmcgee1554]

Tomlin has a winning record against the Ravens - they’re already beating the Ravens. This is about Post Season wins.

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

SMALL-HANDS--TWO-GLOVES is NOT an NFL QB

[@DR_Bloom86]

Im good with Tomlin back, but he needs to go outside and hire a legit OC and I think they need to look at DC as well. All he has ever hired was JV level coordinators thats why none of his coordinators have ever left the Steelers to become a HC somewhere else. Tomlin has no coaching tree for a 17 year HC for one team that is kind of crazy. If they are not going to upgrade the QB position through free agency there must be a legit open competition for QB1 and that's if they can get Mason back. Lastly he needs to overall upgrade his coaching staff he has one of the smallest staffs on the league.

[@jimmymcfly9822]

The double edged sword to having a winning record every year is that you’re always picking in the late teens early twenties. Not gonna get your game changer at QB there unless you hit a home run.

[@jackaltwinky77]

Lamar Jackson 1/32 Drew Brees 2/32 Russel Wilson 3/75 Kirk Cousins 4/102 Joe Montana 3/82 Johnny Unitas 9/102 Warren Moon UDFA Tony Romo UDFA Kurt Warner UDFA Tom Brady 6/199 Just to name a few QBs who weren’t drafted in the top part of the first round… It doesn’t matter where you draft, if you draft well. Cam was 31st pick, TJ was 30th.

[@ssheldon1616]

Nailed it. @@jackaltwinky77

[@richardbroadus6130]

​@@jackaltwinky77 We're in 2024 right now Lamar Jackson 1/32 Mahomes 1/10 Allen 1/7 Stoud 1/2 Mayfield 1/1 Goff 1/1 Love 1/26

[@jackaltwinky77]

@@richardbroadus6130 Dak 4th, Kirk 4th, Purdy 7th, Smith 2nd, Levis 2nd, Carr 2nd, Jackson 32nd Rodgers 24 Love 26 All are after the Steelers pick at 20. Do you want me to go over all the top 10 picks who flamed out? Should I bring up that Mayfield is on his 4th team? Goff was thrown in as a salary cap piece in the Stafford trade, and revitalized on his second team? It doesn’t matter where you draft, it matters who you draft.

[@jimmymcfly9822]

@@jackaltwinky77 yeah. Home runs

[@thedoubledowner5359]

Steelers on offense need to hire a dynamic OC (maybe from the college level) and then either spend the first round pick on a center or tackle and use free agency to get the other piece. If that happens, KP8 will be ready to put up or shut up.

[@captainspartan04]

Taliese fuaga and Sedrick van Pran

[@bane1240]

And yet w/all the praise for Tomlin’s “great coaching”, there the 7 yrs without a playoff win. Theres the losing to bad teams (at home) and Tomlins lack of getting his teams ready to play games they’re supposed to win. I think Tomlin is a great coach for his body of work, not for what he’s done in his last 7 yrs.

[@nateallen6779]

Byron Leftwich 4 OC

[@mc1993]

Byron Leftwich played in and OC in the West Coast offense. That ain't us Chief.

[@captainspartan04]

Huge pass on leftwich

[@Kube_Dog]

Stop pushing your woke crap. Byron is not a fit.

[@billfye2557]

This guy giving advice!? Wow!! Pretty sure he said Thaddeus Moss should be suspended for a completely legal block on #5 for the giants

[@johnadams5489]

The first thing the Steelers have to do is CUT Mitch. He has a habit of throwing interceptions when he doesn't have an open receiver. Too bad, Mitch can make the throws but he makes bad decisions. Pickett may have spent too much tine with Mitch on the sidelines. Re-sign Mason and Pickett and Cut Mitch.

[@sumgooood]

what steelers fans are saying let him go??

[@mr.russell5395]

The ones on sm from Western PA 😆😆😆

[@What-uf1zj]

Bout 75% of Pittsburgh area . It’s bad there & well deserved criticism imo

[@bbb4228]

The Steelers with Kirk Cousins are a 12-13 win team

[@Samsaraindo]

They just need to draft or sign a good qb. You cant win with a tier 3 qb

[@Kube_Dog]

You want Dak? Make an offer.

[@robertott9925]

AFC North, hardest division, 5-1 Steelers

[@Youdontride94]

Cool story bro the ravens are playing this weekend and the Steelers aren’t 🤣

[@robertott9925]

@@Youdontride94 The Ravens should win the SB, I want Pittsburgh to keep Tomlin

[@atari1994]

Tomlin wants YES MEN.... always has... always will.

[@bwdst6]

Steelers have the second highest paid defense in the league. They are certainly not the best defense in the league (especially in the playoffs). Mike Tomlin is running the defense.

[@GregBourne]

The 2nd highest paid defense in the league and for the past two years it's been on IR for most of the season. The Steelers were down to PS corners and our ILBs were the 7th different pairing we've had this season. We had Minkah (our FS) wearing the greendot at one point in week 14 because our ILBs just got to Pittsburgh, we called up Myles Jack out of retirement. Does all of this absolve Tomlin 100%? No, but people are not looking at these things with any consideration of all the factors.

[@andrewtodd5919]

Rich you are the best. Most Steeler fans are spoiled. They didn't want Mason resigned now want him to supplant kp. Look at kp after Canada, great game then hurt. How many of these Monday morning qbs can tell me how many players it took to go from Terry to Big Ben? If people recall Steelers fans wanted to run TB out of town too in the early days. The Tomlin bashers are simply spoiled

[@mtk412]

I think Mike Tomlin should coach until the day he dies

[@mikewest2957]

Tomlin will never win a Superbowl again, even with an elite qb. Book it.

[@davonk6868]

1000 like right here

[@bill-fk7tl]

DEWKNOW WINS THE COMMENTS

[@Pittsburghbad]

Defense does have more leaders but i think we need naj and jaylen warren to step up and lead the offense. Steelers should of really baker mayfield by trading their 1st round pick before they chose kenny pickett. When they signed watson

[@jamesfkellyjr1964]

the woman reporter- bravery in its action

[@sharkh20]

They need a real QB. Mediocre "winning" seasons makes it really hard to hit on one.

[@RushBig0786]

Of course Tomlin isnt going to leave. I personally think we need a new offensive minded coach off of one of these elite offenses staff but why would Tomlin leave the most secure coaching job in pro sports? Pittsburg doesn't fire HC. He'd be a fool to leave for another team. I agree with Rich Eisens advice for Tomlin

[@undetectable24]

If you expected the Steelers to win the super bowl this year you’re delusional

[@mikeclendenin612]

What’s up with talking about Tomlin like he’s Lombardi , he’s a mediocre coach at best, it makes me sick

[@snoozeuloose]

i hope mike watches your show

[@Price70]

Injuries 2014 playoffs no Le'Veon Bell. 2015 no Bell, then next week no Bell or AB. 2017 no Ryan Shazier, 2020 covid stricken, and un covid related no Joe Haden or Bud Dupree. 2021 Matt Canada, 2023 no TJ Watt

[@raycaster4398]

Steelers will soon offer Tomlin a contract extension though he and the team are in failure mode (no playoff progression, backed into playoffs, no SB) and he is deficit in coaching selection, game strategy, player development, drafting, time management and especially player discipline. As long as 'cha-ching' is heard on the way to the bank, no problem at the team management level, quite simply said. Time to take off the Iron City bottle-colored beer goggles and get a grip. Sad sad days will continue for Steelers fans.

[@user-iw7gi1lj1d]

Will we ever get a real quarterback the NFL will be in trouble

[@markmccarthy7887]

Steelers injuries on defense were plentiful especially up the middle that they could not overcome

[@pussydestroyer87]

Steeler fans are tired of hearing "the standard is the standard" and watching the standard be less than the standard used to be.

[@michaelshettig7805]

He said Pickett was QB1, not the starter. Also, he's "LOOKING" at outside candidates for the OC. Didn't say HIRE.

[@SparkyForce]

QB1 is the starter

[@Corneliusclewsbury]

This is the dumbest thing I’ve read on the internet all day.

[@michaelshettig7805]

We'll see who starts the first game. And if he brings in an outside OC. Could be kicking tires and stay pat.

[@NeverSurrender206]

Another "Loves Me Some Mike Tomlin" propaganda. When will it stop? What BS. Rich Eisen enables this nonsense. Rich ask Mike Tomlin to leave Pittsburgh to prove that Tomlin is not trash. Mike Tomlin is scared to go anywhere else where he would fail miserably. Mike likes being where he won't be held accountable. Boycott the Steelers until Tomlin is gone.