In Tomlin we trust

[Oviedo]

C'mon admit it...several of you were hoping for a Steelers loss so that you could criticize Tomlin for starting Wilson

Tomlin made the right choice

[Mr.wizard]

Mike Tomlin seems to know a thing or two about coaching.

[Steelerphile]

I think Windy will go on vacation for a while, maybe a few others. I think more national people were opposed to the switch, than fans. I think many local people wanted to see what Russ could do. Not disappointed at all. The Steelers really seem like a dangerous team if they can score 30 points. Tomlin definitely made the right choice.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

I definitely wanted the Steelers either way, and I'll cheer for them next week whether they start Wilson, Fields, or Kyle Allen.

I also have criticized Tomlin when I thought it was the right call, and given him credit where I thought it was due.

This week he took all responsibility for what was a tough move, when the easy move was to stick with the guy who got you to 4-2. He deserves all the credit on this one so good call Coach.

[Buzz]

Tomlin made the right choice

Yep
The past couple of weeks, a few of us have been calling for Wilson to come in at QB

but c'mon, you know you would've been defending Tomlin if he'd stuck with Fields

[Captain Lemming]

Yep
The past couple of weeks, a few of us have been calling for Wilson to come in at QB

but c'mon, you know you would've been defending Tomlin if he'd stuck with Fields

I likely would have. Because he sees 100 times more that I get to see and I don’t assume I know more than he does.

[hawaiiansteel]

Tomlin simply didn't have the team prepared to play tonight, as evidenced by the fact we fell behind 15-6.

FIRE Tomlin!!!

[Northern_Blitz]

Another game where we're +2 or more in turnovers.

[Northern_Blitz]

+68 points in 2md half per Scouts eye. Apparently best in league by far.

For people that think 2md half adjustments matter, that sounds like good coaching, right?

[Oviedo]

+68 points in 2md half per Scouts eye. Apparently best in league by far.

For people that think 2md half adjustments matter, that sounds like good coaching, right?

Sounds like good coaching to me

[NorthCoast]

Although I was on board with the 'start Wilson' decision, I won't presume Tomlin is a genius. His decision was a calculated risk no matter how you want to slice it. The Depot had a nice writeup on three reasons for Tomlin to make the change. I mostly agreed with #2 on the list.

Mike Tomlin: "Lone Ranger"

https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1848034012645724506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1848034012645724506%7Ctwgr% 5E88a21229f26a1d036852543a01ce5357ab8b7e5a%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxsports.com%2Fs tories% 2Fnfl%2Fmike-tomlin-why-he-starting-russell-wilson-i-went-lone-ranger

But honestly, Tomlin's own words made the most sense; "Look, I went lone ranger on it. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll take the heat. I’ll shoulder the blame, no problem. The reason I did this, is I knew I had two quarterbacks going into camp that are very capable, but I wanted to see both of them before I made a long-term decision. Well, I haven't seen the other one [Wilson]. I want to see at least what I have from him, exhaust all options, and then make a decision down the stretch." "I'm not trying to win games, I'm trying to win a world title here. I gotta see what I've got in both."

EDIT: btw, only a HC that is completely comfortable with his position on the team makes this decision. Lesser coaches would 'stick with what was working'.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

C'mon admit it...several of you were hoping for a Steelers loss so that you could criticize Tomlin for starting Wilson

Tomlin made the right choice

YES, he did. Nevermind the fact the Russ was fine weeks ago. Last night Russ showed us what we have been missing. Suddenly we are a top 8 NFL team.

[NorthCoast]

Terry Bradshaw better stick to entertainment .....

“If Sean Payton, one of the greatest offensive minds in the NFL, gives up on a guy that throws 25 touchdowns and 6 interceptions after 15 games, I’m telling you that there’s something wrong with Wilson that I don’t know about. But I know this, in my opinion, Wilson should not be starting today.”

[WindyCitySteel]

Some of us were rooting for the Steelers.

You're making it clear that you root for Tomlin.

[Captain Lemming]

Some of us were rooting for the Steelers.

You're making it clear that you root for Tomlin.

I will tell you AGAIN the flaw in your logic.

You literally CANNOT ROOT FOR THE STEELERS AND NOT ROOT FOR ITS COACH.

As long as Tomlin is coach, his success IS Steeler success.

Heck EVERY ONE OF US WHO CAME TO THIS FORUM FROM THE TRIB FORUM is a publicly proven Steeler fan because we were here BEFORE TOMLIN got here.