It might be finest for each Mike Tomlin and the Steelers in the event that they go their separate methods.
That’s in response to former Steelers captain and ESPN character Ryan Clark, who steered to TMZ Sports activities that Tomlin discover different alternatives.
“Coach Tomlin should look into whether or not his voice is better suited somewhere else,” Clark mentioned. “Whether or not the cachet that he will carry from what he’s done in Pittsburgh will help another locker room more than it’s helping the locker room in Pittsburgh.”
Tomlin has led the Steelers to a .500-or-better document in each season he’s been on the helm since taking up for Corridor of Fame coach Invoice Cowher in 2007.
Clark, who performed eight seasons with the Steelers and received a Tremendous Bowl with the crew subsequent to security Troy Polamalu, has been a longtime supporter of Tomlin and mentioned that the Steelers shouldn’t fireplace him.
As an alternative, he desires to see Tomlin get an opportunity on one other crew, much like how Andy Reid left the Eagles for the Chiefs after falling simply quick all through his time in Philadelphia.
“Andy Reid’s voice seemed to have lost a little steam in Philadelphia that was picked up in Kansas City,” Clark added.
Beforehand, former Cowboys coach and present Fox Sports activities studio analyst Jimmy Johnson had speculated that Dallas ought to look into buying and selling for Tomlin after they’ve moved on from Mike McCarthy.
The Steelers season ended with a 28-14 wild-card loss to the rival Ravens on Saturday evening.
Star operating again Najee Harris hinted after the sport that media experiences had triggered points within the locker room.
It was additionally reported that receiver George Pickens confirmed up late to the Christmas day loss in opposition to the Chiefs.
That defeat was a part of a five-game shedding streak that ended a season which began 10-3, with Tomlin incomes reward for the way he dealt with a tough quarterback state of affairs between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson.
Tomlin advised reporters that they need to “save their time” when requested concerning the potential of being traded to a special franchise.
“I understand the nature of what it is that we do, the attention and criticism that comes with it,” Tomlin mentioned. “As a matter of truth, I embrace it, to be fairly sincere with you. I benefit from the urgency that comes with what I do and what we do.
“I don’t make excuses for failure. I own it, but I also feel like I’m capable, and so as long as I’m afforded an opportunity to do that, I will continue, but I certainly understand their frustrations, and probably more importantly than that, I share it because that’s how I’m wired.”
Tomlin has a profession 183-107-2 document, having received Tremendous Bowl XLIII, however he has not received a playoff recreation in eight years.
