NFL World Hears The Honest Truth About Ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: "I Apologize For This"
Steeler Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Mike Tomlin, who coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons, recently stepped down, marking the end of an era characterized by consistent regular-season success but limited playoff victories since 2016.
- Tomlin never had a losing season and won a Super Bowl early in his tenure, though some credit the championship to the roster inherited from Bill Cowher and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
- Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho criticized Tomlin’s inability to evaluate or develop quarterbacks, citing multiple unsuccessful attempts to find a franchise QB after Roethlisberger, including Mason Rudolph, Landry Jones, and others.
- Despite these criticisms, Tomlin’s ability to maximize his roster, including managing veteran quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, is seen as a
