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Tomlin stepping down

Since he split before his contract was up, the Steelers still retain his rights, correct? So, if he takes a year off and then takes another gig, what's the going rate for a draft pick ala Payton?
 
Steelmann said:
I will say one thing here. I have no idea if Mr. Rooney initiated this. But he definitely gets bailed out here. I will readily admit that I’ve wanted CMT gone for years. But I’ve placed the blame on ownership. What’s Mike supposed today when they keep on renewing his contract with raises? Blame a lot on the owner for letting this get this far.
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First the decision seemed very quick for Mikes decision very very quick.

And now the Steelers can actually get something for him if a team is interested. I hear Cleveland and the rats have openings. 😀
 
slashsteel said:
First the decision seemed very quick for Mikes decision very very quick.

And now the Steelers can actually get something for him if a team is interested. I hear Cleveland and the rats have openings. 😀
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I think this exit had been discussed for months between everyone.

I doubt Rooney wants to see Tomlin coaching in the division, I wonder if anything was negotiated/agreed on regarding that…
 
slashsteel said:
First the decision seemed very quick for Mikes decision very very quick.

And now the Steelers can actually get something for him if a team is interested. I hear Cleveland and the rats have openings. 😀
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That would be kinda messed up. Hairball to Cleveland, Tomlin to Baltimore and Stefanski here (ugh) ... really makes me wanna throw up. Well, mostly the Stefanski here part
 
Black & Gold Bleeder said:
why the f uck would feel the need to say this?
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Because if a ROONEY of the ROONEY RULE ROONEYS were to fire a minority head coach, who never had a losing season, and replace him with a non-minority head coach, you could bet your *** that it would come under criticism, fair or not.
 
Myself just a fan I was tired of the standard is the standard BS and year after year middle of the road one win over five hundred as if this was a good thing. I will eat words of last few years and say he had respect from players and coaches and he did win with some problems with the team. Just time not sorry he is gone and yes never know what is on the other side of the door. Just time. Either the embarrassment of last night at home or some of the other playoff embarrassments something finally hit the ownership and this way-out of walking away saved face for all. Goodbye Tomlin.
 
Troglodyte said:
Because if a ROONEY of the ROONEY RULE ROONEYS were to fire a minority head coach, who never had a losing season, and replace him with a non-minority head coach, you could bet your *** that it would come under criticism, fair or not.
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From some people on the fringes-yes you’re right.

Not from mainstream media IMO
 
Slash, I was thinking the same thing, very quick decision.
There are so many possibilities surrounding this.
Was it Tomlin’s decision?
Was it a mutual decision?
Did they tell him if he stays things would be different? Meaning we’re hiring a new DC and he will run his own defense.
Idk could be any one of these things.
 
steelhurt said:
Slash, I was thinking the same thing, very quick decision.
There are so many possibilities surrounding this.
Was it Tomlin’s decision?
Was it a mutual decision?
Did they tell him if he stays things would be different? Meaning we’re hiring a new DC and he will run his own defense.
Idk could be any one of these things.
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And I doubt we will ever know, at least not from the Rooneys.

If Tomlin wants to coach again he will be tight lipped too, maybe in Tomlin’s autobiography someday
 
Avoid_Lloyd said:
And I doubt we will ever know, at least not from the Rooneys.

If Tomlin wants to coach again he will be tight lipped too, maybe in Tomlin’s autobiography someday
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Dude, I’m just giddy today after this news.
I went from feeling low to reaching new heights of euphoria this afternoon.
 
CoolieMan said:
I don't give a flying **** the race of the next head coach

do not bring race/DEI/politics into this discussion
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The Rooney Rule IS about DEI. I don’t care the race of the next head coach either, but if they had fired Tomlin there would’ve been pressure to hire another minority or be met with widespread criticism.
 
SteelerSask2 said:
The times In the last seven or so years where I thought they were contending.
Covid year when they one all those games only to completely **** bed in playoffs.
After KPs first season where it appeared they gained some traction.
They went on a nice little run last year when Russ took over. Using all parts of the field.
All those were either incredibly fleeting or fools gold or both.
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Pyrite years.
 
Seems like it might have been a "We are going told a press conference in the am announcing changes, so if you want to make any moves first, we respectfully give you until the morning" kinda thing.
 
slashsteel said:
First the decision seemed very quick for Mikes decision very very quick.

And now the Steelers can actually get something for him if a team is interested. I hear Cleveland and the rats have openings. 😀
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I thought Mike looked like he aged 10 years over the last couple seasons. He’s human,you can’t help reading a few fans press clippings. Most will disagree with me,but I really think the fireMike Tomlin echoing around the stadium bothered him. Not that he would ever admit it if true. The blowing kisses and chest thumping was like a **** you to the fans that wanted him out. The problem was those chest thumping victories were always followed by total crap defeats. You could feel it in his demeanor at press conferences. He just didn’t want to go through the same old process again.

I wish him no ill will. I’ve said for years we needed a breath of fresh air. I’m sure he does too.
 
Troglodyte said:
The Rooney Rule IS about DEI. I don’t care the race of the next head coach either, but if they had fired Tomlin there would’ve been pressure to hire another minority or be met with widespread criticism.
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in your mind.....
 
Steelmann said:
I thought Mike looked like he aged 10 years over the last couple seasons. He’s human,you can’t help reading a few fans press clippings. Most will disagree with me,but I really think the fireMike Tomlin echoing around the stadium bothered him. Not that he would ever admit it if true. The blowing kisses and chest thumping was like a **** you to the fans that wanted him out. The problem was those chest thumping victories were always followed by total crap defeats. You could feel it in his demeanor at press conferences. He just didn’t want to go through the same old process again.

I wish him no ill will. I’ve said for years we needed a breath of fresh air. I’m sure he does too.
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Of course I wish the man well just my nature.

I just think it was a saving grace option from Rooney. Step down or we will have to let you go..
 
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