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BACKGROUND:
First time poster, reader for about a year. Pgh raised, Steeler fan since early 60’s, former season ticket holder (left area in early 70s), attended “Immaculate Reception” game, Mean Joe Greene best Steeler ever (not even close), now retired in SC and the last few years Steeler football driving me, much too early, towards “assisted living” or just nuts!
Steeler’s Management Priorities:
1. Maximize Earnings for Organization
2. Protect Perceived Integrity of NFL and Steeler Management
3. Protect Reputation of long term Head Coaching Stability
4. Produce Winning Team
5. Listen to Fans
Pretty evident above is the order of current management priorities if evaluated through neutral eyes, however, I believe that #3 should be at the bottom of the list. Rooneys would like for all of these things to occur but are not willing to make bold changes to improve our on field situation. In today’s world, both corporate and football, it’s essential for management to be intelligent enough to recognize when adverse conditions warrant change, then to make those important changes. As it relates to winning, why hold a stock or product (team) that looks to be in an extended free fall when those assets could be used with a more promising investment. Not change without reason, but change when warranted. The team’s success over the years under Tomlin is trending downward while Noll and Cowher had to build winners. Not all coaching changes work out, and just because we have a previous history of long tenured head coaches doesn’t mean that philosophy fits with all hires. Are the Rooneys afraid of admitting a mistake? Most people can certainly evaluate the current situation here and see where it’s heading. The longer it takes for corrective action usually the longer the recovery.
I was very much a Tomlin supporter for his first 4 years or so until I finally realized all his bravado was just talk. I saw, but overlooked his game management gaffs, then during several training camps his lack of involvement with coaching the team on the field and certainly never saw it on TV during games. I’ve never seen him instruct a player on technique nor do I believe he has any serious input as far as the schemes are concerned. I have no faith in his technical football knowledge. He only has limited pro background experience with TB and the Vikings. Maybe he organizes the practices? Why do players say they like him? Do you think it has something to do with his say as to whether they have a paycheck on not?? He does handle the press well allowing them access and then providing the good quotes! Local press are all his “homers” who he manipulates. Drafting and free agents, Colbert/Cowher worked pretty well together, Colbert/Tomlin not good. What’s the difference? I have read on a board where people asked what Tomlin brings to the table but have never seen a good answer. Personally I have no clue.
Comparing records with Cowher doesn’t make much sense with the quality QB difference issue that is undeniable. What other position’s importance is even 25% as much as that of the QB? The team’s main problem though is the quality of the Tomlin era draft picks and free agent decisions that have left us with a below average overall roster. Those who say we have a lot of talent on this roster are kidding themselves! Take an honest look at some of the top teams and their players. Sure we have a few good ones but not nearly enough. In Tomlin’s defense, neither Noll nor Cowher, even Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, or George Allen all when in their heydays, could never have won consistently with our current group of players!! But, of course, in their defense none of those coaches built this roster either! As for this years record and player stats so far, look at the quality of our schedule before judging them!
Don’t try blaming the other coaches who Tomlin assembled for this debacle. He has had eight years to get those positions right. Sorry, but with these Steelers the buck stops with Tomlin!
First time poster, reader for about a year. Pgh raised, Steeler fan since early 60’s, former season ticket holder (left area in early 70s), attended “Immaculate Reception” game, Mean Joe Greene best Steeler ever (not even close), now retired in SC and the last few years Steeler football driving me, much too early, towards “assisted living” or just nuts!
Steeler’s Management Priorities:
1. Maximize Earnings for Organization
2. Protect Perceived Integrity of NFL and Steeler Management
3. Protect Reputation of long term Head Coaching Stability
4. Produce Winning Team
5. Listen to Fans
Pretty evident above is the order of current management priorities if evaluated through neutral eyes, however, I believe that #3 should be at the bottom of the list. Rooneys would like for all of these things to occur but are not willing to make bold changes to improve our on field situation. In today’s world, both corporate and football, it’s essential for management to be intelligent enough to recognize when adverse conditions warrant change, then to make those important changes. As it relates to winning, why hold a stock or product (team) that looks to be in an extended free fall when those assets could be used with a more promising investment. Not change without reason, but change when warranted. The team’s success over the years under Tomlin is trending downward while Noll and Cowher had to build winners. Not all coaching changes work out, and just because we have a previous history of long tenured head coaches doesn’t mean that philosophy fits with all hires. Are the Rooneys afraid of admitting a mistake? Most people can certainly evaluate the current situation here and see where it’s heading. The longer it takes for corrective action usually the longer the recovery.
I was very much a Tomlin supporter for his first 4 years or so until I finally realized all his bravado was just talk. I saw, but overlooked his game management gaffs, then during several training camps his lack of involvement with coaching the team on the field and certainly never saw it on TV during games. I’ve never seen him instruct a player on technique nor do I believe he has any serious input as far as the schemes are concerned. I have no faith in his technical football knowledge. He only has limited pro background experience with TB and the Vikings. Maybe he organizes the practices? Why do players say they like him? Do you think it has something to do with his say as to whether they have a paycheck on not?? He does handle the press well allowing them access and then providing the good quotes! Local press are all his “homers” who he manipulates. Drafting and free agents, Colbert/Cowher worked pretty well together, Colbert/Tomlin not good. What’s the difference? I have read on a board where people asked what Tomlin brings to the table but have never seen a good answer. Personally I have no clue.
Comparing records with Cowher doesn’t make much sense with the quality QB difference issue that is undeniable. What other position’s importance is even 25% as much as that of the QB? The team’s main problem though is the quality of the Tomlin era draft picks and free agent decisions that have left us with a below average overall roster. Those who say we have a lot of talent on this roster are kidding themselves! Take an honest look at some of the top teams and their players. Sure we have a few good ones but not nearly enough. In Tomlin’s defense, neither Noll nor Cowher, even Vince Lombardi, Don Shula, or George Allen all when in their heydays, could never have won consistently with our current group of players!! But, of course, in their defense none of those coaches built this roster either! As for this years record and player stats so far, look at the quality of our schedule before judging them!
Don’t try blaming the other coaches who Tomlin assembled for this debacle. He has had eight years to get those positions right. Sorry, but with these Steelers the buck stops with Tomlin!
