I think you are heavily indulging in a controlled substance. LeBeau has changed his defense the last 2 or 3 years! It looks way different then when he blitzed every other play. He has ran a defense to try and control the passing attacks of todays NFL. Fast paced quick throws 2 or 3 step drops! No blitz will get there when good QB's throw quick passes most of the time. So play coverage and limit YAC.
The problem is that the performance of a coach is not a totally indepedent from the performance of the players. Good coaches figure out how to get the most out of their players. Again, Belichick comes to mind. The Patriots don't play too many sloppy games full of mental mistakes, penalties and turnovers. When they do, they fix it quickly.
Coaching is very important and a good coach makes his players perform at a higher level on a consistent basis.
Which is what Tomlin does and what Cowher did...
Now, could Tomlin have done a better job this year? He would be the first person to say yes and to hold himself accountable...
Was Tomlin the main reason for the disappointing season, as the OP asserts? I would have to say no...
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