One former Pittsburgh Steelers star seems to think Mike Tomlin is making the correct decision by walking away from his job, but for a very interesting reason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stuck in a very interesting situation for nearly a decade. Head Coach Mike Tomlin is often viewed as one of the best in the business, but sometimes it makes sense for two parties to breakup and part ways.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Per Jordan Schultz, “it would not be a surprise” if Vikings DC Brian Flores gets real interest from the Steelers regarding their HC opening. A high-level executive told Schultz, “That makes too much sense” for Flores to take over in Pittsburgh after HC Mike Tomlin stepped down.
Josina Anderson shared that a league source tells her former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin “has told people that he would prefer to coach in a warm-weather environment, if it fits.” The next act for Tomlin is what many around the NFL are wondering about after news broke today that he is stepping down from his position in Pittsburgh.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted TJ Watt in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has developed into one of the greatest players in franchise history, as well as one of the best defensive players to ever play the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn't ready to confirm or deny that he will soon retire from playing when he spoke with reporters shortly after the Steelers' playoff loss to the Texans, but had he previously revealed what his decision will ultimately be?
Steel City Underground presents post-game takeaways from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoffs that focus on how the team performed, key statistics, their opponents and more!