Dude has coached like 15 years and has NEVER had a losing season. He now has ridded himself of the corpse that is Ben Roethlisberger. I think he's gonna be there for a while. [Reply]
Their offensive scheme was really limited. That was disappointing to watch, but I think they are smarter to just know what they can and can't do with him. At the same time, he seemed to thrive in the hurry up offense. Probably would have been wise to utilize him in spots he's a little more comfortable.
Either way Tomlin is a great coach. He figured out how to co-exist with Antonio Brown for a long, long time better than anyone else could. [Reply]
Sometimes a change of scenery is need for both sides (thinking of Reid in Philly). But, that doesn't seem like the case for Tomlin in Pitt. Seems like if they just get qb who won't turn it over and can throw it accurately more than 10 yards down the field they'll be fine [Reply]
I think he's an excellent motivator and seems fairly well organized. He appears to get the respect of his players and does most of those CEO responsibilities well.
I just don't think he's any kind of tactical mastermind, be it offense or defense. He's the kind of HC I think Dave Toub would amount to if he ever got a shot at it.
He needs to be surrounded by creative coordinators that can fill in some of his tactical deficiencies. And I believe Tomlin is now 1 season away from passing Cowher in games coached for them. It just doesn't seem like he's truly been around that long.
And y'know what? As much as I believe Tomlin has a clear ceiling, it's a LOT easier to find good coordinators than it is to find a coach that does the things well that Tomlin does.
So keep hunting for new coordinators and of course a new QB.
It's still completely crazy to me that the Steelers have had 3 head coaches in the last 50+ years. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Tomlin needs better coordinators.
I think he's an excellent motivator and seems fairly well organized. He appears to get the respect of his players and does most of those CEO responsibilities well.
I just don't think he's any kind of tactical mastermind, be it offense or defense. He's the kind of HC I think Dave Toub would amount to if he ever got a shot at it.
He needs to be surrounded by creative coordinators that can fill in some of his tactical deficiencies.
And y'know what? As much as I believe Tomlin has a clear ceiling, it's a LOT easier to find good coordinators than it is to find a coach that does the things well that Tomlin does.
So keep hunting for new coordinators and of course a new QB.