Ben Johnson Throws Big Shade At Steelers' Mike Tomlin And His Philosophy

[SteelerNation.com News]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ longstanding Head Coach Mike Tomlin has done a lot of good for the organization. He’s helped them win a Super Bowl and has also kept the Steelers competitive every season he’s been in charge. In 18 seasons, Tomlin has never had a losing season. However, that hasn’t shielded him from criticism, especially after another frustrating end to the season.

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[Djfan]

This is a good article. I'm hoping the concept gets so much traction that ART II has to make a move. It's WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY beyond time.

 

[suncitysteel]

Agreed... good article. I quote:

If Tomlin still believes the team is losing big games simply because they’re not winning the turnover battle, it might indicate he’s out of step with the modern NFL. It’s no longer just about defensive grit; in a league defined by quarterback talent and high-powered offenses, the Steelers’ lack of a true offensive identity is glaring.

It's like Tomlin's hard-headedness absolutely refuses to see how league rules over the past generation have evolved to favor the offensive game, with lots of scoring, and the opening of the floodgates for offenses to march up and down the field. Gone are the days where Mel Blount, Jack Lambert, Greg Lloyd, James Harrison, et. al. can come in and dictate the game and impose their will. Those qualities have evolved, and are now called defensive penalties.