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Art Rooney’s January 14th press conference.

Frosty said:
To me he didn't sound convincing when he said he wanted Tomlin back.
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It was time folks. For all involved. Let’s
move on. Let’s find the right man for the job, and let’s bring the Steelers back to its rightful place in the pecking order of the NFL.
 
SteelerFan448 said:
Interesting that Rooney knew the end was near, but again, how they treated the past offseason it makes sense. I thought ARII handled the questions well.
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His attorney training has served him well in his current role, especially when being a spokesman for the organization
 
SteelerFan448 said:
Interesting that Rooney knew the end was near, but again, how they treated the past offseason it makes sense. I thought ARII handled the questions well.
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Think Mike was burnt out or saw the writing on the wall?
 
slashsteel said:
Think Mike was burnt out or saw the writing on the wall?
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I made a post in the other thread. I think there was some burn out from the lack of playoff success. After watching this PC, I'm not sure if Rooney was going to give Tomlin an extension. Lastly, I know a gossip reporter mentioned it, but I do think the criticism from the fans and local media probably got to him. Then when some of the national media gets on board as well, the luster was really wearing off.

As a football junky, notice he's not jumping right back in. He may know he needs to perfect situation to return to coaching--ready-made QB.
 
One thing kinda missing the chief brought Dan and his art jr… not this art jr but dans brother, and the transfusion of youth is what the Franchise needed… Dan brought in his son, Art jr, who had been a ball boy in the glory years, and it was a good move… when is Art jr bringing in some Rooney jr’s?
 
SteelerFan448 said:
I made a post in the other thread. I think there was some burn out from the lack of playoff success. After watching this PC, I'm not sure if Rooney was going to give Tomlin an extension. Lastly, I know a gossip reporter mentioned it, but I do think the criticism from the fans and local media probably got to him. Then when some of the national media gets on board as well, the luster was really wearing off.

As a football junky, notice he's not jumping right back in. He may know he needs to perfect situation to return to coaching--ready-made QB.
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He's had 3 great ones that many coaches of the NFL don't get the privilege of having. Oh well, water under the bridge.
 
jiminoh said:
He's had 3 great ones that many coaches of the NFL don't get the privilege of having. Oh well, water under the bridge.
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Tomlin has had 1 great QB. No way you're counting Russ and Rodgers as great, right?
 
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stuntmanmike said:
One thing kinda missing the chief brought Dan and his art jr… not this art jr but dans brother, and the transfusion of youth is what the Franchise needed… Dan brought in his son, Art jr, who had been a ball boy in the glory years, and it was a good move… when is Art jr bringing in some Rooney jr’s?
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Danny II, who is favorite to take over, is already on staff and on standby.
There are several Rooney’s in the front office, though…..

 
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SteelerFan448 said:
Tomlin has had 1 great QB. No way you're counting Russ and Rodgers as great, right?
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Tomlin brought Russ and AAron in for a reason. How he decided to us them is on him.
 
stillwright said:
Tomlin brought Russ and AAron in for a reason. How he decided to us them is on him.
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The last few years were all short-term thinking to get to 9 wins. Shades realized that he can't develop players.
 
Ron Burgundy said:
The last few years were all short-term thinking to get to 9 wins. Shades realized that he can't develop players.
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It's on Art, too. He said taking a step back is wasting a year. I hope they don't saddle the new coach with Kirk Cousins to try to win 9 or 10 games.
 
I thought it was pretty clear in the press conference that they did not offer him the option. And yes I agree the unwillingness to use the word rebuild is a big problem. Its intermingled with his belief that the last however many years was contending, which it clearly was not.
 
WindyCitySteel said:
It's on Art, too. He said taking a step back is wasting a year. I hope they don't saddle the new coach with Kirk Cousins to try to win 9 or 10 games.
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AR was Tomlin’s lure. I would think a young aggressive coach wouldn’t restrict his offense with declining QB.
 
I wasn't impressed with the press conference. Pretty blasé if you ask me. He didn't show any passion. Talk about keeping the Steelers tradition alive etc.

Sounded like a guy who owns a team that the head coach just stepped down, and now he was going to have to find a replacement.

Kinda made me realize why we have had to put up with .500 seasons all these years. Cause that was plenty good enough I think.
 
str8liner said:
I wasn't impressed with the press conference. Pretty blasé if you ask me. He didn't show any passion. Talk about keeping the Steelers tradition alive etc.

Sounded like a guy who owns a team that the head coach just stepped down, and now he was going to have to find a replacement.

Kinda made me realize why we have had to put up with .500 seasons all these years. Cause that was plenty good enough I think.
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Yep, like he'd much rather be doing something else.

Where is the next generation?
 
str8liner said:
I wasn't impressed with the press conference. Pretty blasé if you ask me. He didn't show any passion. Talk about keeping the Steelers tradition alive etc.

Sounded like a guy who owns a team that the head coach just stepped down, and now he was going to have to find a replacement.

Kinda made me realize why we have had to put up with .500 seasons all these years. Cause that was plenty good enough I think.
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That's really just how he speaks. He'd sound the same way on the stage if he ever got to host a Lombardi.
 
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