Clock and Replay Assistand to be Hired

[Northern_Blitz]

Wait.

You're not up on the latest info. It seems Tomlin has been calling all the shots on defense, and for quite some time.

He doesn't even need the play sheet to call plays (like every other coach that calls plays on one side of the ball). Because he's badass!

[RuthlessBurgher]

Steelers want to offer Mike Tomlin some help with challenges and clock

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 17, 2019, 6:14 AM EST

Pretty soon, clock management and challenge assistants might be as common as any other position coach.

With Atlanta hiring one for Dan Quinn this offseason, and Panthers owner David Tepper wanting one for Ron Rivera, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he’s looking at ways to offer coach Mike Tomlin a hand on game day.

“I agree that having someone with that responsibility is important,” Rooney said, via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “Mike and I have talked about that. I’m not sure that’s the only thing that person needs to do. It would have to be somebody who is on staff that has a role to fill there.

“Whether we have the right people, we’re looking at that. It’s fair game for discussion.”

Tomlin hasn’t won a replay challenge the last two seasons (0-for-9). His clock management and use of timeouts have also been questioned.

No matter which coach, the addition of technology and the ability to analyze the game allows more data than one person can process in a game-time situation. Especially when that coach has plenty of other things to worry about, such as his best player conducting a mutiny.

It won’t be long before these kind of hirings are no longer unique.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/17/steelers-want-to-offer-mike-tomlin-some-help-with-challenges-and-clock/

[steelz09]

Wow... It took long enough. A little late.

[Buzz]

Could be in time for next season, though.

I really hope they make this move.

[Disco1981]

Steelers want to offer Mike Tomlin some help with challenges and clock

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 17, 2019, 6:14 AM EST

Pretty soon, clock management and challenge assistants might be as common as any other position coach.

With Atlanta hiring one for Dan Quinn this offseason, and Panthers owner David Tepper wanting one for Ron Rivera, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he’s looking at ways to offer coach Mike Tomlin a hand on game day.

“I agree that having someone with that responsibility is important,” Rooney said, via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “Mike and I have talked about that. I’m not sure that’s the only thing that person needs to do. It would have to be somebody who is on staff that has a role to fill there.

“Whether we have the right people, we’re looking at that. It’s fair game for discussion.”

Tomlin hasn’t won a replay challenge the last two seasons (0-for-9). His clock management and use of timeouts have also been questioned.

No matter which coach, the addition of technology and the ability to analyze the game allows more data than one person can process in a game-time situation. Especially when that coach has plenty of other things to worry about, such as his best player conducting a mutiny.

It won’t be long before these kind of hirings are no longer unique.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/17/steelers-want-to-offer-mike-tomlin-some-help-with-challenges-and-clock/

I think that is Rooneys polite way of saying..." Mike you suck at it "

[RuthlessBurgher]

Report: Alabama hires Falcons new game-management coach

Posted by Darin Gantt on January 18, 2019, 1:05 PM EST

What will you remember most about the Kyle Flood Era in Atlanta?

According to Ian Fitzsimmons of ESPN Radio, the University of Alabama has hired Flood away from the Falcons to coach the offensive line.

Flood, a former head coach at Rutgers, was hired eight days ago by the Falcons to help coach Dan Quinn with clock management and replays.

That position is part of a growing trend in the NFL, and the Falcons are going to have to dip back into the market to find one.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/18/report-alabama-hires-falcons-new-game-management-coach/

[Steel Maniac]

I guess the clock management position isn’t very prestigious and an upgrade to O-line coach is something anyone in that position would jump at.

[Northern_Blitz]

That last Saints drive was evidence that Tomlin isn't the only one that struggles with clock management

[NorthCoast]

I guess the clock management position isn’t very prestigious and an upgrade to O-line coach is something anyone in that position would jump at.

If your dream job is to work with players and coaches, this job would be one to run away from. I think a team would be better off finding an accountant or stats guru that maybe has a passion for the game.

[Steel Maniac]

If your dream job is to work with players and coaches, this job would be one to run away from. I think a team would be better off finding an accountant or stats guru that maybe has a passion for the game.

I agree. I nominate you north. I trust you to give it to Tomlin straight.

[NorthCoast]

I agree. I nominate you north. I trust you to give it to Tomlin straight.

Nah Maniac.. would be too much stress at this point in my life.

[Steel Maniac]

Hahahaha.. just do it for a season. Tomlin will be gone by then.

[Ghost]

The Pats challenge of the KC pass completion with about 8 minutes to go is a great example of why you cant “use your gut”. You need help.

I don't even blame Tomlin anymore. This is on Art Rooney for not insisting on him getting eyes in the booth.