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OT: Mike Tomlin and USC

AtlAtty said:
I think there is something to the rumor but the Steelers first need to convince Ben to retire. But with the proper position with the organization, like Cowher, Bettis, Hines, Trop, Kiesel, one day Cam Heyward, Franco, Mel Blount, the Steelers know how to encourage a guy to do the right thing by making it in everyone's best interest. I hope they can convince Ben because they have the defense and running back and receivers to make it happen with Rodgers.
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I absolutely think the Steelers would be in the mix if Rodgers forces his way out of GB after this year and dictates where he wants to go. The mutual admiration society between him and Tomlin alone (plus Pat McAfee's incessant recruitment 🤣).

As you alluded to, it's a really fine line to make it happen though. If they do anything this year and Ben stays remotely healthy (in his own mind) then you're absolutely going to have to deal with the notion of him wanting to come back or the prospects of an ugly divorce. If they **** the bed the rest of the year then Ben almost assuredly retires but then you may have severely diminished yourself in Rodgers' eyes too- especially if the o-line is a glaring weakness.

GB's asking price is also going to be an issue but not as much as some people think. They've demonstrated recently that they're finally willing to deal draft picks in an attempt to win now and Tomlin is supposedly letting it be known that he muchhhhh prefers a veteran QB next year than a wasted season with Mason Rudolph.

And so concludes this week's edition of The CIS Steelers Roundtable. Next week Leon Searcy and Warren Williams will join us to review Primanti Brothers new fish sandwich. It's somehow battered in french fries.
 
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Tad Footeball said:
Haha. Just saw this and posted it in the other thread about former players at other programs floating nonsense dream candidates. Mannnn, really seems like Mikey T hates college football in general! Can't remember too many times I've seen him legitimately ****ed like this.

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somebody needs to tell tomlin that he is a bit delusional
 
DMoney said:
Tomlin doesn't get enough credit. He has a 148-81 record (65% winning percentage) in the NFL. The only guys with a winning % that high with that many games are George Allen, George Halas, Don Shula, Paul Brown and Bill Belichick.
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probably because he still underperforms given the amount of talent he has year in and year out plus the fact that his locker room frequently consists of people who are cancerous to its absolute core.
 
Hogan said:
somebody needs to tell tomlin that he is a bit delusional
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Why? Despite your opinion of him he probably has the most job security in all of pro sports (Belichick included) and he personally views college football as either a step down and/or a massive headache for him to do his job within.
 
Tad Footeball said:
Why? Despite your opinion of him he probably has the most job security in all of pro sports (Belichick included) and he personally views college football as either a step down and/or a massive headache for him to do his job within.
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Thats okay, but Reid and Payton run circles around him in my honest opinion...
 
Hogan said:
Thats okay, but Reid and Payton run circles around him in my honest opinion...
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You can definitely make cases for both of those guys. Sometimes offensive "geniuses" are more appealing than defensive minds too. Tomlin actually has fared well head to head against Reid (6-4 / 1-0 in the playoffs). Not sure vs Payton.
 
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As the great Chris Rock once said. You are as loyal as your options.
Tomlin is singing that tune now but let him get fired he'll want that college job.
 
Tad Footeball said:
I absolutely think the Steelers would be in the mix if Rodgers forces his way out of GB after this year and dictates where he wants to go. The mutual admiration society between him and Tomlin alone (plus Pat McAfee's incessant recruitment 🤣).

As you alluded to, it's a really fine line to make it happen though. If they do anything this year and Ben stays remotely healthy (in his own mind) then you're absolutely going to have to deal with the notion of him wanting to come back or the prospects of an ugly divorce. If they **** the bed the rest of the year then Ben almost assuredly retires but then you may have severely diminished yourself in Rodgers' eyes too- especially if the o-line is a glaring weakness.

GB's asking price is also going to be an issue but not as much as some people think. They've demonstrated recently that they're finally willing to deal draft picks in an attempt to win now and Tomlin is supposedly letting it be known that he muchhhhh prefers a veteran QB next year than a wasted season with Mason Rudolph.

And so concludes this week's edition of The CIS Steelers Roundtable. Next week Leon Searcy and Warren Williams will join us to review Primanti Brothers new fish sandwich. It's somehow battered in french fries.
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Don't forget Sean Spence. A career on the upswing cut down by injury. That crushed us on so many levels.
 
Liberty City El said:
No Bama has never had a Black HC.

In fact, there have only ever been 5 in the history of the SEC:
- Sylvester Croom at Miss St
- Joker Phillips at Kentucky
- James Franklin at Vandy
- Kevin Sumlin at TAMU
- Derek Mason at Vandy
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is James Franklin? I mean talk about a guy who could pass. I need to see how he looked with hair before Vandy gets credit.
 
Tomlin wants nothing to do with college football - he made that quite clear.

Regardless, i've said numerous times i think he'd kill it in the college game. He has the type of personality i think would resonate in living rooms to recruit well while having the respect to be tough on kids, holding them accountable, without them getting butthurt and bolting the first time they get yelled at.

If Pittsburgh fans don't appreciate him, i'd gladly support him taking over the rudderless ship in Miami........the Dolphins that is. Flo can walk.
 
puertorricane said:
As the great Chris Rock once said. You are as loyal as your options.
Tomlin is singing that tune now but let him get fired he'll want that college job.
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He'd have an offer from every NFL team with an opening (and some willing to make an opening) within an hour.

I'm probably coming off as some fanboy of the guy in this thread too but it's just the truth of the matter despite any of his gameday flaws.
 
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