Though it may not seem like it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in a crisis, and Mike Tomlin is responsible for it. For more than eight years, the black and gold team hasn’t been able to win a playoff game.
Additionally, the only Super Bowl that Tomlin won was alongside Ben Roethlisberger in the 2008 season. Since then, one of the NFL’s most storied franchises has gradually fallen behind other contenders.
Now, Tomlin’s most recent gamble could prove very costly. The coach waited months for Aaron Rodgers to finally sign with the team, and according to some experts, betting the future of the franchise on a single man could put his own job at risk.
Will Mike Tomlin be fired?
Mike Tomlin could be fired next season, according to the latest take from Bill Williamson. After all the controversy surrounding Rodgers, a losing season could trigger a major change for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“It’s a little jarring to include Tomlin’s name on a hot-seat list, but the reality is, this could actually be his final season as the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tomlin is the longest-tenured NFL coach as he has been in Pittsburgh since 2007. He has never had a losing season, but the Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season. The franchise has been operating with an unusual sense of urgency this season. The Steelers are badly trying to win. If it doesn’t work and the playoff brought continues, a reset might be best for all involved.”
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