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Again, the hire was not the wrong decision. Tomlin was VERY inexperienced but Dan saw something, and surrounded him with an All Galaxy DC, and even a competent OC. He also had tried and true players at their peak. He was set up for success, and he did. The first 2-3 years gave everyone hope for a bright future.
As Tomlin was given more opportunities to be the man, he stumbled, but he was given more time to get it right. By year 5-6 it was painfully obvious to everyone that he had hit his ceiling. The problem is that by that time Dan had turned over the reigns to Dookie, and stepped back to allow Dookie to run things his way. Since the money continues to roll in there really is no reason to move on for a topped out B- Head Coach.
Dookie is not now, nor will he ever be 20% of the man that his dad was when it comes to football management IQ. It sucks for him, just like those that followed Bradshaw, Ben, Manning, Brady, Marino, Staubach, etc. People always expect the next man up following a HOF contributor to be as good, it seldom works out that way.
It is time to accept the fact that Steeler ownership is NOW mediocre. The ownership is WILLING to accept mediocrity because the money still continues to roll in, and they are MORE scared of getting worse because of their inability to evaluate talent. In a few years, just maybe the next man up will be different.
As Tomlin was given more opportunities to be the man, he stumbled, but he was given more time to get it right. By year 5-6 it was painfully obvious to everyone that he had hit his ceiling. The problem is that by that time Dan had turned over the reigns to Dookie, and stepped back to allow Dookie to run things his way. Since the money continues to roll in there really is no reason to move on for a topped out B- Head Coach.
Dookie is not now, nor will he ever be 20% of the man that his dad was when it comes to football management IQ. It sucks for him, just like those that followed Bradshaw, Ben, Manning, Brady, Marino, Staubach, etc. People always expect the next man up following a HOF contributor to be as good, it seldom works out that way.
It is time to accept the fact that Steeler ownership is NOW mediocre. The ownership is WILLING to accept mediocrity because the money still continues to roll in, and they are MORE scared of getting worse because of their inability to evaluate talent. In a few years, just maybe the next man up will be different.
