1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are stuck in NFL purgatory. There appears to be no quick way out

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin doesn’t change much game to game. That almost maniacal consistency is one of the reasons the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach has kept the Pittsburgh Steelers competitive in a league where parity is the norm. Pittsburgh’s 31-17 loss to Buffalo in the wild-card round Monday looked an awful lot like many of the playoff setbacks that have come since beating Kansas City in the divisional round in 2016. Star outside linebacker T.J. Watt simply answered “no” if he’s seen any change in Tomlin this season. Somehow, the Steelers found a way to find a way, winning their last three games to sneak into the playoffs for the 11th time in Tomlin’s tenure.

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2 months ago

Steelers have issues. Team president Art Rooney II doesn’t think Mike Tomlin is one of them

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. “ still think he has the strengths that he always had in terms of being able to lead a team,” Rooney said, later adding, “When you have a good coach, you just try to keep building.” Though Tomlin’s job is safe, Rooney hinted at potential changes to Tomlin’s staff …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Steelers aren’t firing Mike Tomlin. But here are 5 big changes they should consider

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — On a somber Monday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, the Pittsburgh Steelers grappled with what went wrong during their season-ending loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and more importantly, what comes next. It’s been nearly eight calendar years since the Steelers won a playoff game — a drought that has caused Tomlin’s approval rating to hit an all-time …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin end season on 5-game skid and make another early playoff exit

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Unable to reverse the negative momentum of a late-season fade, the Pittsburgh Steelers disappeared from the playoffs with a humbling loss to their fiercest rival. “I’m worried less about the regular season,” coach Mike Tomlin said. “In January football, man, you got to score points,” Tomlin said, “and we weren’t able to do that.” The Steelers were 10-3 …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Once thriving, Mike Tomlin’s and Russell Wilson’s legacies now hang in the balance

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson scrolled through Instagram on Saturday afternoon, as he was preparing for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular-season finale at Acrisure Stadium, when he came across a post from Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis. I believe that’s who we’re going to be.” In a proud football town like Pittsburgh — where the team is worshipped on Sundays …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tomlin says the Steelers’ recent playoff failures are his bags to carry, not his skidding team’s

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is well aware of his playoff resume, particularly the part where the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years. While Tomlin always makes the distinction that the story of one season doesn’t necessarily bleed into the story of another, the reality is Pittsburgh’s late swoon has mirrored its recent postseason pratfalls. And I’m …

3 months, 1 week ago

The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Technically, the standings still show the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North. While the Steelers still have everything in front of them even after a 34-17 loss in Baltimore on Saturday in which a pair of Russell Wilson turnovers and a battered defense starting to show signs of wear allowed the Ravens to pull away, the grasp they …

3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — From the moment the 2024 NFL schedule came out in May, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew what was coming in December. There’s a reason coach Mike Tomlin runs one of the more physical training camps in the league, to prepare his team for gauntlets such as the one the AFC North leaders currently find themselves in. The Eagles spent …

3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic star linebacker T.J. Watt’s balky ankle won’t keep him out of Saturday’s visit to Baltimore. Tomlin said he saw Watt walking around the team’s facility on Monday morning without much issue. Tomlin defended having Watt in the game with Philadelphia driving up two scores in the waning minutes, saying he was …

4 months, 1 week ago

NFL football scores: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is painting his masterpiece.

Slate

One of the biggest games of the NFL season came down to a 2-point conversion attempt. Then, in his classic Tomlin way, he added, “We’re thankful for that.” Pittsburgh threw Jackson down short of the end zone and preserved an 18–16 win. A backup Steelers linebacker clubbed the ball out of Henry’s arm, and Pittsburgh came away with it to …

4 months, 1 week ago

First-place Pittsburgh Steelers are exceeding everyone’s expectations — except their own

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The phrase sounded odd coming out of DeShon Elliott’s mouth. Yes, that was rookie offensive linemen Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick leaning into the “villain” aspect of one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries by mixing it up with the guys in white, black and purple nearly every chance they got. “On paper and off paper.” A few …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation

Associated Press

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent start to the season and their efforts to find a new starting quarterback. Mike Tomlin has decided to give Russell Wilson a chance to prove himself, despite the veteran quarterback's recent struggles. The Steelers have been playing better in recent weeks, but they still have a lot of challenges to overcome, including their …

5 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Two series into Russell Wilson’s first start as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, a small smattering of boos rained down at Acrisure Stadium. Wilson said that following Pickens’ game two weeks ago against the Dallas Cowboys, when his frustration bubbled over on several instances, the quarterback sat down with the receiver to help keep him engaged. “Throwing that first …

5 months, 1 week ago

Tomlin mum on Steelers starting QB but all signs are pointing toward Russell Wilson

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is keeping mum about who the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback will be on Sunday night against the New York Jets. While Tomlin declined to get into specifics on how Russell Wilson and Justin Fields split snaps during practice on Wednesday, Wilson’s availability and Tomlin acknowledging that Wilson was “in consideration” to start for the first time …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers followed their blueprint vs. Raiders, but the elephant in the room remains

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — To tell the story of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, you have to start a decade ago and several states away in Madison, Wis. “I carried that with me, and it’s been something I try to do, especially when you get in those situations.” With the Steelers down three outside …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin doesn’t think the Steelers have a George Pickens problem as wideout’s playing time slips

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t believe wide receiver George Pickens is becoming a distraction, even as Pickens’ public displays of dissatisfaction suggest otherwise. “Most players, particularly in today’s game that have specialized skill sets, they play positions like receiver they don’t play every down,” Tomlin said Tuesday. After the game’s final play — a last-gasp series of …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams looking for an identity,” Fields said following a 20-17 loss to Dallas that dropped the Steelers to 3-2. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has gone out of his way to avoid making any declarations about who the team’s starting quarterback is, …

6 months ago

Status quo in Pittsburgh, where Justin Fields will remain at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce Justin Fields as the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. While Fields will again get the nod on Sunday in place of the injured Russell Wilson when the Steelers visit Indianapolis, Tomlin stopped short of giving the job to Fields on a full-time basis, mostly because there’s no need at this point …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is not seeking comfort. In their places are two quarterbacks at very different stages of their respective careers — Wilson trying to hold on, Fields looking to prove he’s more than what he showed in Chicago — and an offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith looking for a fresh start after getting fired as Falcons head coach …

7 months ago

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers’ standards anyway — moves in the offseason. The Steelers also signed inside linebacker Patrick Queen …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal that will carry through at least the 2027 season

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach isn’t leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon. “We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong — sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.” AP AUDIO: Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal that will carry through at least the 2027 season …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin remains “on go” in Pittsburgh. Three days removed, Tomlin admitted “I could have handled the situation better than I did” but added he felt that wasn’t the time or the place to discuss his future. “We’re less speculative about capabilities because there is evidence of it and evidence of it under circumstances,” Tomlin said. While there’s …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers Coach's Action Speaks Louder Than Words As He's Asked About Contract

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walked out of a press conference on Monday halfway through a reporter asking a question about his contract status. But Tomlin’s 17-season reign overall has been stellar ― a Super Bowl title, two AFC titles and not one losing record in all of his campaigns. ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith said Tomlin’s …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers’ Tomlin abruptly leaves press conference when asked about his contract

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest one-and-done playoff appearance is raising questions about Mike Tomlin’s future. Tomlin walked off the podium at his postgame news conference following a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills when a reporter began with, “Mike, you have a year left on your contract.” The abrupt exit only heightened speculation about what’s next for …

1 year, 2 months ago

Kaboly: Was Steelers’ season a success? Yes, but boy, they have a long way to go

New York Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It would be a tough sell, at least to me, to deem a 10-win season and a playoff appearance unsuccessful by any measure. I am well aware that it was the Steelers’ fifth straight playoff loss, extending their drought without a postseason win to seven seasons, and that this organization is about winning championships, not being …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers’ flameout fuels uncertainty about Mike Tomlin, QB situation, team culture

New York Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Fresh off his fourth consecutive first-round postseason exit, a loss that extended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff win drought to seven seasons, coach Mike Tomlin stepped to the lectern inside a cramped media room in the bowels of Highmark Stadium. “This group would not function to even get to a playoff berth without Mike T. He keeps …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers are sticking with QB Mason Rudolph’s ‘hot hand’ for their playoff trip to Buffalo

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph’s unlikely renaissance will continue into the playoffs. The move to Rudolph — languishing at the bottom of the depth chart for the past two seasons — in search of a “spark” turned into one of the league’s more unlikely success stories. Rudolph has thrown for 719 yards and three touchdowns without an interception while leading the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers didn’t panic during their December swoon. Now they’re in the playoffs

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a team meeting every Monday afternoon. It was there during an awful stretch from mid-November to mid-December that saw them drop four of five games, fire embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and have former players that used to dot Tomlin’s locker room — Ben Roethlisberger chief among them — question whether the “Steeler Way” …

1 year, 2 months ago

Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt injures knee, leaving his status uncertain if Steelers reach playoffs

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the regular season Saturday in wait-and-see mode. After defeating the depleted Ravens 17-10, the Steelers were uncertain if they would qualify for the postseason — and unsure if injured pass-rusher T.J. Watt would be available if they did. Afterward, coach Mike Tomlin held out hope that Watt would be OK. “I’ll have more information …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers improve playoff hopes with win vs. Ravens; T.J. Watt exits with knee injury

New York Times

By Larry Holder, Mike DeFabo, Mark Kaboly and Jeff Zrebiec Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph continued his stellar play as the Steelers improved their postseason hopes Saturday with a 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. — Mike DeFabo, Steelers staff writer How Pittsburgh kept its playoff hopes alive The Steelers may or may not qualify for the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Steelers need help to reach playoffs: Will history of heartache repeat itself?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Bills vs Steelers in the AFC wild card matchup. PITTSBURGH — It’s almost become routine for the Steelers this time of the year — needing a win and getting some outside help to qualify for the playoffs. “We have been in this position before.” 1) Steelers win AND Bills lose to Dolphins 2) Steelers …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Steelers’ pursuit of a playoff berth in the present has led to questions about the future

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin doesn’t want to talk about the future. Considering the Pittsburgh Steelers still have plenty to play for when their topsy-turvy regular season wraps up on Saturday in Baltimore with a chance to inch toward a playoff berth that seemed unlikely just two weeks ago, that’s probably wise. No matter how the weekend goes, given Pittsburgh’s wildly …

1 year, 3 months ago

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin have collapsed. Should they fire the coach?

Slate

A month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were in the midst of one of football’s great stretches of doing more with less. Despite Pittsburgh’s flaws, both opponents should have been quite easy pickings for a playoff-bound squad—but instead, the Steelers made more history, by becoming the first team with a winning record to lose consecutive games to teams eight games under.500. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Tomlin believes Pickens’ maturity is a work in progress, but won’t bench talented Steelers WR

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes second-year wide receiver George Pickens’ growth off the field remains a work in progress but will not bench Pickens on Saturday when Cincinnati visits. “We want to utilize him.” Tomlin added the team’s struggles have played a factor in the negative attention Pickens has received. “When you’re winning and doing your jobs, …

1 year, 3 months ago

Steelers’ late-season slide hasn’t shaken the confidence of coach Mike Tomlin

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin’s confidence is unshakeable. “Fifty-one years of life, man, most of which have been in football, that’s probably what gives me confidence,” the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach said Monday. Tomlin promised changes and started by swapping out Mitch Trubisky in favor of Mason Rudolph for Saturday’s visit from Cincinnati provided Kenny Pickett’s right ankle isn’t ready to …

1 year, 3 months ago

Mike Tomlin promises to make changes after benching Mitch Trubisky in Steelers’ loss to Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Tomlin is tired of losing. Tomlin didn’t provide specifics in the immediate aftermath of another dismal offensive performance, but it looks like Pittsburgh could have a new starting quarterback next week at Cincinnati. We’re not going to roll the ball out next week like we did today.” The simplest solution might be the return of quarterback Kenny …

1 year, 3 months ago

Kaboly: The Steelers’ roster needs an overhaul (and not just because of talent)

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — So, this is how Pittsburgh Steelers football as we know it dies — with Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson running down the defense’s throat over and over again. 1 wide receiver — ran the ball 13 straight times on a 15-play drive that put the Steelers’ playoff hopes on the brink, sealing their third-straight loss against lackluster opponents. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Mike Tomlin’s ‘We’ll be back’ promise rings hollow after Steelers flop yet again

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Nine days ago, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin sat in front of a microphone full of passion and armed with a prediction. Well, “We’ll be back” is starting to sound an awful lot like “We will unleash hell here in December.” If you can remember back to 2009, the Steelers’ losing skid hit three games when the coach …

1 year, 3 months ago

Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger hits out at Mike Tomlin's 'bad coaching' and insists 'people aren't afraid to play Pittsburgh anymore' after pair of dismal home losses

Daily Mail

Ben Roethlisberger fears 'the tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers is done' as he claims people are no longer 'afraid' to play against his former team. Roethlisberger spent all 18 years of his NFL career with the Steelers, with the legendary quarterback winning two Super Bowls and making six Pro Bowls during his time in Pittsburgh. Yet two years since he …

1 year, 3 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing in NFL Week 14 on Mike Tomlin, the Bills, officiating and more

New York Times

It’s hard to find anyone in the Steelers’ organization who strongly believes 51-year-old Mike Tomlin will get fired. Bumblin’ Buffalo From offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey getting fired to Von Miller being arrested for alleged domestic violence during their bye week, to Sean McDermott apologizing for using a 9/11 story that appeared to praise the hijackers in an effort to rally …

1 year, 3 months ago

Mike Tomlin believes in ‘football justice.’ The Steelers have been served a cold dose of it

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin talks occasionally about the idea of “football justice,” the belief that players and teams who put in the time and stick together are eventually rewarded. Pittsburgh rose into contention by beginning the season 6-0 in games decided by eight points or less, a streak that included wins over AFC North rivals Cleveland and Baltimore, games in …

1 year, 3 months ago

Kaboly: Fire Mike Tomlin? Blow it all up? That wouldn’t do the Steelers any good

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — At one point during the first half, a chant of “Fire Mike Tomlin” began somewhere in the upper deck of Acrisure Stadium. It was more like one guy who sounded like he had his share of tailgate fun, beginning hours before the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night. There’s no …

1 year, 4 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing on Mike Vrabel, the Steelers, the Chiefs and more in NFL Week 12

New York Times

Frustrated New England Patriots fans can stop hoping owner Robert Kraft will trade with Tennessee and replace head coach Bill Belichick with his former player Mike Vrabel. Recently, the 2021 AP Coach of the Year answered questions about his job status from local reporters and was adamant that he’s more concerned with getting his team to play better. Justin Jefferson’s …

1 year, 4 months ago

Where has the Steelers’ run game gone, and can they fix it before it’s too late?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football PITTSBURGH — From the moment Kenny Pickett absorbed a body blow to the ribs and crumpled to the turf Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, one question has dominated the conversation in the football-loving portion of Pittsburgh: Will the Steelers’ starting quarterback be ready on a short week to …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Steelers are (somehow) 4-2 after another rock fight. But is this sustainable?

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs Browns in NFL Week 11 action. @_TJWatt https://t.co/svAUMcaXuk — JJ Watt October 22, 2023 Three plays later, the Steelers’ offense was in the end zone for just the second time in 12 quarters. But any time you can get some kind of spark to get us going and be able to have …

1 year, 5 months ago

Mike Tomlin thinks the Steelers’ lack of physicality is nothing a padded practice can’t fix

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin believes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lack of physicality in a one-sided loss to Houston is nothing a padded practice can’t fix. Asked specifically if he was going to shift play-calling responsibilities away from embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada, Tomlin responded simply “at this juncture, no.” Instead, Tomlin stressed the need to put the pads on during practice, …

1 year, 6 months ago

T.J. Watt’s scoop-and-score lifts Steelers past Browns 26-22 as Cleveland loses Nick Chubb to injury

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith knew what was coming. The Steelers extended their regular-season home winning streak against their AFC North rivals to 20 and counting in a victory overshadowed by a serious left knee injury to Cleveland star running back Nick Chubb. The four-time Pro Bowler’s sixth NFL season ended two plays into the second quarter after …

1 year, 7 months ago

What makes Mike Tomlin tick: In Year 17, Steelers coach still seeks that ‘rare air’

New York Times

LATROBE, Pa. — Mike Tomlin is seated at a metal picnic bench outside his dorm at Saint Vincent College, where he has just opened his 17th training camp as Steelers head coach. It’s because of my experience.” GO DEEPER Kaboly: Time for the Steelers to extend Mike Tomlin's contract. Just that quick recognition of who he had on his team …

1 year, 8 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers must extend Mike Tomlin’s contract. They have no other choice

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin’s contract extension could very well be done already. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin's message at OTAs: Steelers have championship hopes but must start fast It’s never been about whether Tomlin was going to get extended. Mike Tomlin's contract extensions Year Day Years Through 2010 July 23 2 2012 2012 July 24 3 2016 2015 July 23 2 …

2 years, 2 months ago

DeFabo: I thought Mike Tomlin’s non-losing streak didn’t matter. I was wrong

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — The season is over, but the streak endures. “That was just for Mike T.,” running back and offensive captain Najee Harris said after the Steelers’ win over the Browns on Sunday. I’m going to be the same guy.’ He never changed.” GO DEEPER New challenges, same 'Coach T': Mike Tomlin won't blink as he leads Steelers into new …

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