Vick and Wing talk about Tomlin

[CoolieMan]

you may not think much of him but so many ex players giving him props has to mean something

he may not be the greatest coach ever...but he keeps his players motivated and as Stryker points out on Hard Knocks there is a distinct difference in how the teams body language comes across in the team meetings on the show. One group is tuned in and listening and the others not so much

https://www.steelernation.com/2024/12/13/nfl-michael-vick-youtube-steelers-mike-tomlin?fbclid=IwY2xjawHJUnxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRS0Dvxfn0P3sjZ3FQfv2nUKEK8ipfT62Fu80WFC7mmnfmeW7X7SgLwflw_aem_uGTcg4O066DF_LnmKQ4DwQ

"It was fun, it was a great experience," recalled Vick. "I'm glad that I was able to fill in for Ben. I was able to meet some great players in that locker room and develop some good relationships and the whole experience of playing for Mike T. The coolest part was our Monday meetings and our meetings every day. Mike T come in and you see him at the podium, you get that little snippet of entertainment, we get 35 seconds of it now, but we got a full five to 10 minutes of that. But it all made sense. The way he delivered to the players creates a culture, creates a mindset. He breaks it down so it's understandable."

"I tell everybody that will listen, a team meeting with Coach Tomlin is an amazing experience," said an excited Wing. "He could be talking about the most boring thing, but you're locked in 'cause the way, his choice of words, how he delivers. He's my favorite coach I've ever played for."

 

[steel dino]

Coach T is an exceptional leader of men....and his EI is off the charts!

You can teach X's and O's in sports and engineering skills in manufacturing.....but having a high emotional intelligence, is the best quality a leader of people can have to be successful, in any endeavor of one's "life's work"..

Mike Tomlin will win another Lombardi before he retires. IMHO--that happens within 3 years.

 

[Confluence]

Coach T is an exceptional leader of men....and his EI is off the charts!

You can teach X's and O's in sports and engineering skills in manufacturing.....but having a high emotional intelligence, is the best quality a leader of people can have to be successful, in any endeavor of one's "life's work"..

Mike Tomlin will win another Lombardi before he retires. IMHO--that happens within 3 years.

That'd be great!

 

[MT~Forged]

I have always been less than thrilled with Tomlin as the guy who decides how the game will be played through scheme implementation. He is not an X’s & O’s minded coach, and either can not or will not get people who are.

That being said, I have always said he appears to be a great curator and leader of Men. So many of these young men have never had a Man in their lives, to mold them and help them become good Men. I believe that he is one of those individuals. Sure, there are going to be those that you can not help, because THEY choose to not be helped, but that seems to be his calling.

I just wish he could stay out of way when it comes to X’s & O’s

 

[jiminoh]

I think we can all agree Mike T has a personality that resonates with young players and they seem to love him.

At 10-3 for this season I can't ***** about much. So far, it's working out, and if the refs don't screw things up (in favor of KC) I think there's a legitimate chance for the SB.

 

[Steelersfan84]

5-2 before 2011, 3-8 since. Cowher's core vs Tomlin's core.

That's all I need to know.

 

[Steelersfan84]

I have always been less than thrilled with Tomlin as the guy who decides how the game will be played through scheme implementation. He is not an X’s & O’s minded coach, and either can not or will not get people who are.

That being said, I have always said he appears to be a great curator and leader of Men. So many of these young men have never had a Man in their lives, to mold them and help them become good Men. I believe that he is one of those individuals. Sure, there are going to be those that you can not help, because THEY choose to not be helped, but that seems to be his calling.

I just wish he could stay out of way when it comes to X’s & O’s

He did between 2007-2011 and looked how well that worked out.

 

[MT~Forged]

He did between 2007-2011 and looked how well that worked out.

Yep, he was allowed to be the figurehead as he gained experience, since he really had none. Then the Steelers brain trust assumed he knew what he was doing, and turned him lose. They are now plenty happy with the money coming in.

 

[mightyguru]

I love HCMVLT but he does have flaws. All men do. He's an honest and fair coach and damn good at what must be akin to herding cats these days.

 

[bermudasteel]

5-2 before 2011, 3-8 since. Cowher's core vs Tomlin's core.

That's all I need to know.

Did they both not go to 2 Superbowls??? Oh there's much more to add but answer that first...

 

[TimesAreChanged]

5-2 before 2011, 3-8 since. Cowher's core vs Tomlin's core.

That's all I need to know.

We realize that's all you think you need to know. Close your eyes, no one can see you.

 

[TimesAreChanged]

Where are all these poop-brained, tampon split "men" who enjoy making complete ***** of themselves under an assumed name and via web. Where is the "dude" who posted the 15 year old article about "hip hop" head coach?

Where are you tiny-handed clowns before the Philly game today? Hoping Philly wins and you get to show us how deep your throats are tonight...

 

[Confluence]

Where are all these poop-brained, tampon split "men" who enjoy making complete ***** of themselves under an assumed name and via web. Where is the "dude" who posted the 15 year old article about "hip hop" head coach?

Where are you tiny-handed clowns before the Philly game today? Hoping you get an L and get to show us how deep your throats are at 4PM Eastern?

How is your therapy going dude?
Hopefully, with help, you can overcome your fixation and frustrations that sieze you so early in the day.

 

[SteelerSask2]

If you pair x and o excellence with it. That is the key.