Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was highly complimentary of Washington Football Team rookie Chase Young, in his own manner of speaking.

Tomlin joked with Young during the Steelers' 23-17 loss to Washington he hoped he never loses enough games to have the chance to draft a generational talent like Young.

It is obvious Tomlin is speaking volumes about Young's potential on the football field, but the exchange is made even better because it epitomizes the humor Tomlin can bring in addition to his intense focus.

As for Young, the No. 2 overall pick made a pair of big plays against the Steelers, notably stopping Benny Snell short of the goal line with the Football Team already trailing 7-0 and little time remaining in the first half.

Young said he and his defensive teammates learned a lot about the Steelers' offense after Pittsburgh struggled to put up points against a depleted Ravens defensive unit. The former Ohio State star said the Steelers have a preference for certain schemes and tendencies which make them easier to predict.

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This might mean it's back to the drawing board for Tomlin and the Steelers, who saw their undefeated season come crashing down at the hands of the Football Team.

Pittsburgh has now turned the ball over four times in the last three games while averaging just 18 points in each of the last two. The Steelers have really struggled to convert red zone opportunities, which does not bode well heading into the playoffs.

Still, Tomlin has been one of the most successful coaches in the NFL for some time, and will likely find a way to adjust.

They will almost certainly not have a high draft pick while he is still the head coach, anyway.