Steelers players left in disbelief over Mike…
The response from Steelers players was shock after studying that coach Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday, less than sooner or later after a season-ending 30-6 loss to the Texans in the AFC wild-card spherical.
ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin reported that players had been in “disbelief” after listening to the news as they started departing the staff facility.
The Worldwide Leader’s Steelers reporter, Brooke Pryor, reported on air that there had been no inkling that Tomlin, 53, was about to step down as head coach and said that the assembly with the staff to inform them of his choice lasted half-hour.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks off the sphere after an NFL soccer recreation against the Baltimore Ravens. AP
Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith told Pryor before the choice got here out that Tomlin was a “fall guy” for all the fan angst surrounding the staff.
She added that Smith called Tomlin “one of the best leaders” he’d been around.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers defended Tomlin on Monday evening after the loss when he slammed the “Twitter experts and all the experts on TV” and the notion that the now ex-Steelers coach ought to be on the recent seat.
“Mike T. has had more success than damn near anybody in the league for the last 19, 20 years. More than that, though, when you have the right guy and the culture is right, you don’t think about making a change,” Rodgers said. “But there’s a lot of pressure that comes from the outside and obviously that sways decisions from time to time. But it’s not how I would do things and not how the league used to be.”
Tomlin said in a assertion that he got here to the choice after “much thought and reflection” and called it “an absolute honor” to have coached the Steelers.
Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (81) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts. IMAGN IMAGES via GWN Connect
“I am deeply grateful to Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust and support. I am also thankful to the players who gave everything they had every day, and to the coaches and staff whose commitment and dedication made this journey so meaningful,” Tomlin said.
“While this chapter comes to a close, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change,” Tomlin added. “I am excited for what the future holds for this organization, and I will forever be grateful for my time coaching in Pittsburgh.”
Tomlin had two years left on his contract. It shouldn’t be recognized if he’ll pursue another teaching job — Pittsburgh’s addition to the checklist of head teaching jobs brings the current whole to 9 — and The Athletic reported that Fox is the frontrunner to land his companies if he opts for TV.
Tomlin’s 19 years in Pittsburgh had been highlighted by a Super Bowl championship during the 2008 season and never enduring a dropping season.
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