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3 Reasons Mike Tomlin Should Never Be Fired By Steelers

By Lawrence Fernandez November 10, 2021

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

 

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a model of stability in the NFL.

Since 1969, the franchise has had just three head coaches.

Chuck Noll won four titles in the 1970s with the Steel Curtain defense and retired in 1991.

Bill Cowher took over and won Super Bowl XL before retiring.

Bill Cowher on LIVE TV finds out he has made this years Hall Of Fame Class of 2020!! His reaction pic.twitter.com/3pYZ7pjvcf

— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) January 12, 2020

In 2007, Mike Tomlin took over and also won Super Bowl XLII.

But after 15 seasons at the helm, some Steelers fans think that it’s time for him to go.

Some may believe he has done everything he could for Pittsburgh and that a new coach in charge would revitalize the team’s fortunes.

However, firing Tomlin will be the worst decision the Steelers can make.

Remember Mike Tomlin’s reaction when the Browns acquired Odell Beckham in 2019? 😂 he was one step ahead everyone. #Steelers #NFL #Herewego pic.twitter.com/ffp6mkJXSN

— DJ (@steelers_n6tion) November 5, 2021

He is still the best person for the job because of the following reasons.

 

3. Never Had A Losing Season

Tomlin has three 8-8 seasons throughout his head coaching tenure.

That’s the worst record he has had in close to 20 years of mentoring the Steelers.

It’s hard to match that model of consistency, primarily because of the quick turnover rate of players in the league.

Regardless of who suited up, he found a way to win despite unique challenges every week.

Put some RESPECT on Mike Tomlin’s name.

No losing seasons since he became the #Steelers head coach in 2007. Has helped lead PIT to wins in 65% of games. https://t.co/NnPtbUGQO1

— Maurice Moton (@MoeMoton) April 20, 2021

Furthermore, he has missed the postseason only five times and made the AFC Championship Game three times.

He also led the Steelers to two Super Bowl appearances.

There’s no guarantee that a new coach will do better than his impressive run with Pittsburgh.

Therefore, it’s not yet time for a replacement, and another team would quickly sign him if the Rooneys let him go.

 

2. He Relates To His Players

Tomlin is just 49 years old, which is fairly young for an NFL head coach despite his lengthy coaching career.

He’s not that far off from his players, and he understands their tendencies and antics.

During an interview at The Pat McAfee Show, Tomlin admitted that he keeps himself updated with the latest trends by doing some research and asking his 20-year-old son.

Having a coach that knows how his players think will get his message across more effectively.

Here’s a video of Mike Tomlin watching his guys warm up and get ready for kickoff last night. He was feeling the music pic.twitter.com/7zqn5nN0CX

— Bryce (@the412kid_) November 10, 2021

He knows how to communicate with his team without losing them in translation.

He can also have a light conversation about their interests.

That level of connection puts him on the same page with his players.

Perhaps this advantage is Tomlin’s hidden secret in clinching winning seasons.

 

1. The Steelers Are Still Doing Well

At the start of the season, it looked like the Steelers might struggle this year.

However, they are at 5-3 and have a shot at the AFC North title.

Their wins may not look convincing, but they get things done.

Their offense is pushing the right buttons while their defense has been lights out by the tail end of the first half.

Special mention goes to their young offensive line, which constantly improves with each passing game.

1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣

Mike Tomlin reaches 150 regular season wins, passing Bill Cowher for 2nd-most by a @steelers head coach. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Yd8BflHyRo

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 9, 2021

It’s not apparent that the Steelers are on a four-game win streak after beating the Chicago Bears.

But that’s the current longest streak in their division and second-longest in the AFC behind the Tennessee Titans.

Pittsburgh needs four wins out of nine remaining games to secure another winning season for Tomlin.

If he achieves that feat, is it really time to give a coach with 150 career wins and counting the pink slip?

What the Steelers need are roster adjustments, not a revamp of the coaching staff.

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Filed Under: NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers Rumors And News (Updated Daily) Tagged With: Pittsburgh Steelers

About Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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  1. D Shanta says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    You are on DRUGS, he has not done anything in over TEN years, and after today’s game, tying the lowly Lion’s. He has no place in this league. If you call what they have done for the last ten years successful. Then you like a mediocre team and will be happy with .500 ball for the foreseeable future. He plays down to bad teams. Is out-coached in many games by bad coaches. What more can he give this franchise? They need to move on from him and the rest of his staff as quickly as possible.

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    • Jd says

      November 29, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      I could not agree more. Now a real joke after hearing what Kinkhabwala said… Just off the wire., he said defensive coordinator Keith Butler has never designed or called a defense while serving as the DC of the Steelers.

      he wasted a lot of careers.

      Reply
  2. OVER_IT says

    December 1, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    Um…OK.

    Show me a team that measures it’s success on their regular season record and I’ll show you a hopeless franchise.

    Reply
  3. Will says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:41 am

    Man you are clueless

    Reply
  4. Kenny says

    December 11, 2021 at 10:18 am

    Losing to Gerrard, Bortles, Tebow and Mayfield without his coach in playoffs should be enough to fire any coach 🔥

    Reply
  5. Gilberto says

    December 16, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    Ok that was funny now tell us the real reasons

    Reply
  6. TD says

    December 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    The game has changed he has not. Steelers defensive back are atrocious. Worst tackling as a unit I have ever seen. Who have they beaten. Nothing but bottom tiered teams.

    Reply

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