Tomlin Post Game Presser vs Colts....

[Chicoman]

Tomlin says "We talked at top of week about Time of Possession.....guys did a great job. Tremendous efforts by everyone tonight but obviously Ben was the guy tonight, fought defensively, made some plays, nice to see James Harrison make some plays like James Harrison can". Tomlin says "Today was a Big Challenge vs a Hot Team and everyone stepped up tonight. Tomlin on Ben's performance tonight....it was necessary and Ben was up the challenge. Tomlin wasn't aware of all-time NFL Passing record so they didn't go for it in the final two minutes of the game. Tomlin said they weren't going to settle for a FG there in the fourth and go up by 13 and have the Colts put up two TD's and walk away with a shocking win!

Allen was benched late by Tomlin and Blake came in and made the most of his opportunity. Tomlin still has confidence in Allen's ability as a DB but he wasn't on his game tonight Tomlin says.

In closing Tomlin says we'll enjoy this one rest of the nite but tomorrow it's onto the Ravens another big game vs a tough opponent.

Injuries tonight.....

Ross Ventrone - Hamstring
LeVeon Bell - Ankle but he was able to return

 

[bermudasteel]

We're all smiling tonight...

 

[TAS]

Tomlin wasn't aware... Shocking

 

[bermudasteel]

And so it begins...

 

[slashsteel]

Confidence in Allen or not needs to sit on the bench for awhile.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Cortez could be good, but he remembers the past to much. A big win can make a lot forget, so hoping for continual upper play. Bench him, but let him play situationally.


Salute the nation

 

[slashsteel]

yes that would work for me. But not bench him and two plays later he plays the majority of plays........................

 

[Drink IRON City]

yes that would work for me. But not bench him and two plays later he plays the majority of plays........................

I hear this, ease him back. Build, NOT tear further down his confidence. He has some tools, just need to nurture him back.


Salute the nation

 

[madinsomniac]

Cortez Allen has the tools, and in years past he has shown the ability to be where he needs to... he is just a bit off this year, could be confidence, could be the big payday letdown... not real sure why