F-I-R-E T-O-M-L-I-N!!!

[diver]

That may or may not had an initial factor in the hiring but I doubt after the long tenure that the Rooney rule is a factor in determining should he stay or go now.

I would believe they are friends theory before I believe the Rooney rule theory.

My thoughts are they don’t want to fire him due to his regular season accomplishments over what us fans dislike beyond that.

I agree with you. I guess at this point I'm surprised it is even a narrative at all.

 

[slashsteel]

I agree with you. I guess at this point I'm surprised it is even a narrative at all.

Media pushes any narrative they can find and fans sometimes follow suit.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

As much as we want a change, I've personally accepted there isn't going to be one, so my mindset has changed from who should be the next head coach to what does Tomlin need on his staff and roster to get out of this decade of mediocrity.

That’s simple

He needs a good- at least competent DC
Position coaches who can develop-OL/QB
A franchise QB
At least 8 first rounders on the defense, no less than 10 day1 or 2 picks

That’s probably about it, and to then get out of his own way

 

[Coryea]

That’s simple

He needs a good- at least competent DC
Position coaches who can develop-OL/QB
A franchise QB
At least 8 first rounders on the defense, no less than 10 day1 or 2 picks

That’s probably about it, and to then get out of his own way

None of the first 4 things happen until the last part happens and seeing how stubborn and how much of an egomaniac he is, that's probably never happening.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Considering 25% of the league is looking for a head coach, even if the Steelers get demolished on Monday, there's no chance ARII would fire Tomlin in this landscape.

that right there is what many over-look.

In this wagon of distress, there are many other teams looking for HC and the Rooney isn’t willing to do the work needed to single out the watered down availability of coaches.

the coaching competition is high and we seem to have a bashful leader not to wanting to participate until there is a more desirable scenario of success.

TRANSLAtION: Until he has a guaranteed option fall in his lap, he is not willing to stress is comfort zone.



Salute the nation

 

[Drink IRON City]

As much as we want a change, I've personally accepted there isn't going to be one, so my mindset has changed from who should be the next head coach to what does Tomlin need on his staff and roster to get out of this decade of mediocrity.

He needs new sub-coaching and a willingness to understand there are smarter people in the room. He is smart, but hire people to do a job better than you can do it and trust them to do it.

Bill Cowher as a mentor.



Salute the nation

 

[Avoid_Lloyd]

I would have to say, if Smith leaves, the next offensive coordinator is directly tied into whether or not Aaron Rodgers stays or goes also.
If Aaron stays, I would have to believe that he would have a pretty significant say in who comes aboard

true and if Rodgers influences the hiring of a new OC that’s the best possible scenario besides Tomlin being gone, but the question would be how long Rodgers deliberates on his future-this all SHOULD move fast if Smith leaves after the season, but Rodgers and the Steelers both have a penchant for being anything but fast on things like this

 

[slashsteel]

true and if Rodgers influences the hiring of a new OC that’s the best possible scenario besides Tomlin being gone, but the question would be how long Rodgers deliberates on his future-this all SHOULD move fast if Smith leaves after the season, but Rodgers and the Steelers both have a penchant for being anything but fast on things like this

Sheet don’t stop there have AA Ron give opinions on DCs too.