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@ Feltdizz,
You did not reply to my question so I'm asking it again.
If Tomlin fails to win a playoff game this coming season bringing the running total to SEVEN in a row ( what coach has that dubious result ) , do you want him fired? A yes or no will do.Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game in seven years and counting. The earliest will be eight years. I guess that in Art Rooney's II, opinion is worth a 3 year extension.
Our 2024 draft looks to be grade A. Our 2023 draft is an A. The roster is talented, but Mike Tomlin is still the head coach.
*** Mike Tomlin is the best coach since the AFL- NFL merger that has not won a playoff game in 8 seasons or more. It's either him or Lewis. ***Comment
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“When” we win a playoff game this season will you want him extended?
I can answer your question.
Personally, I simply support OUR team’s decisions.
If THEY fire him, I’d support the decision. I’d root 100 percent for the success of our next coach and hope he dwarfs Tomlins success.
If they sign Tomlin to a 10 year extension, I will cheer Tomlin on for the next decade.
I do not wallow in frustration knowing I have no real say in who the Rooneys chose that way.
It is not that complicated.Last edited by Captain Lemming; 03-03-2023, 09:27 AM.sigpic
In view of the fact that Mike Tomlin has matched Cowhers record I give him the designation:
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I will use Cowher to illustrate my point. On the Trib forum there was a similar contingent of fans who were absolutely convinced Cowher was incapable of winning a championship.“When” we win a playoff game this season will you want him extended?
I can answer your question.
Personally, I simply support OUR team’s decisions.
If THEY fire him, I’d support the decision. I’d root 100 percent for the success of our next coach and hope he dwarfs Tomlins success.
If they sign Tomlin to a 10 year extension, I will cheer Tomlin on for the next decade.
I do not wallow in frustration knowing I have no real say in who the Rooneys chose that way.
It is not that complicated.
Nothing but anger, frustration, FOR YEARS.
I’m perpetually hopeful. The same near misses that frustrated others gave me hope.
I had YEARS OF ENJOYMENT that culminated in a championship. They had years of frustration and enjoyed ONE SEASON of 13.
Are either Cowher or Tomlin perfect? No. But why live in the hopelessness of predetermining in your head your team has no chance?
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In view of the fact that Mike Tomlin has matched Cowhers record I give him the designation:
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No, but if we fail to make the playoffs I will not be surprised if Tomlin is on the hot seat.
The only way I would want Tomlin fired is if we step back next season. If we don’t build on 9-8. I definitely expect 11 or 12 wins and a playoff appearance this year. If we finished 6-11 then yes, I would be fine with Tomlin being let go.
I’m already on record saying if we don’t reach a SB in the next 3 years its time for Tomlin to move on.Steelers 27
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Don't you think a 9-8 season could be successful if expectations were lower than that?
I don't think it would have been successful for us when we had Ben in his prime.
But I do think a 9 win season was a "success" this year given that we are rebuilding, have a rookie QB, and our best player was out for a significant portion of the season.Comment
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I’m excited for the Steelers next year. Looking forward to seeing if Kenny and company make some noise. Would also like to see how we perform if TJ Watt is healthy all year or most of the year.
Some folks on here act like we don’t deserve to have Watt for 17 games and its cheating if plays all year.
While the start of the season was frustrating the second half was exciting for me. While we missed the playoffs there were people on here telling me we had NO CHANCE at all and to see us rip off all those wins to finish the season was awesome.
I don’t care about style points, I wanted W’s. Now this year I’m looking for growth and raising my expectations.
But I’m not really concerned with who gets fired because I see things trending up and don’t view the future negatively.Steelers 27
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Pretty sure NJ and I had the same expectations of 11 wins so at least I can see why he would see it as disappointing. But the post you are quoting is one fueled by hate and isn’t rooted in facts. Our exchanges always end with “Tomlin sucks.. you are an idiot, retard, or asswipe.” The hell is an asswipe? Tissue paper?
I think we all know he believes I think a 9-8 win season or non-losing season is seen as a success which is a lie.
I’ve always said I view the non losing streak as a success as far as our floor is concerned. If the worst we do is .500 while rebuilding that is pretty successful. There is a reason its an impressive streak and a record.
A few folks on here like to say we love being 9-8 or .500 which isn’t true. But after starting 2-6.. yes, I view going 7-2 after the bye as success and something to build on next year.Last edited by feltdizz; 03-03-2023, 10:48 AM.Steelers 27
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Well it would depend on the season and the direction of the team. For example if we went 14-3 win the division and then drop a heart breaker in the playoffs, I wouldnt want the coach fired. Captain Lemming brings up a good question, if he wins a playoff game are you good with keeping him?Comment
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Joel,
Tomlin has lost a loss of SEVEN in a row. Yet..the Tomlin lovers stand with him. And that's fine. But... why would he all of a sudden be great if he won ONE playoff game in his last 8 attempts?? He wouldn't. I would just update my sig from 3 to four but his playoff record over the last 12-13 years is still pathetic. Just like it took years for him to be bad, it would take years of positive production to look good. One playoff win out of 8 wouldn't all of a sudden justify Tomlin's playoff prowess.
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having a conversation with yourself again?Joel,
Tomlin has lost a loss of SEVEN in a row. Yet..the Tomlin lovers stand with him. And that's fine. But... why would he all of a sudden be great if he won ONE playoff game in his last 8 attempts?? He wouldn't. I would just update my sig from 3 to four but his playoff record over the last 12-13 years is still pathetic. Just like it took years for him to be bad, it would take years of positive production to look good. One playoff win out of 8 wouldn't all of a sudden justify Tomlin's playoff prowess.Comment
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lmao at saying you would just update from 3 to 4.Joel,
Tomlin has lost a loss of SEVEN in a row. Yet..the Tomlin lovers stand with him. And that's fine. But... why would he all of a sudden be great if he won ONE playoff game in his last 8 attempts?? He wouldn't. I would just update my sig from 3 to four but his playoff record over the last 12-13 years is still pathetic. Just like it took years for him to be bad, it would take years of positive production to look good. One playoff win out of 8 wouldn't all of a sudden justify Tomlin's playoff prowess.
3 + 1 = 4.
Good job.Steelers 27
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compared to a # 1 seed
compared to going to the nfc championship game?
The poster I quoted says GB hasn’t done anything
sone of the sane people celebrate a Steeler 9-8 season or a season where they scratch to get on the playoffs and get the doors blown off them on the playoffsComment
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