Mike Tomlin Articles - Page 17

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys, meanwhile, have a limited offensive unit thanks to injuries to the offensive line and star quarterback Dak Prescott. However, Tomlin and his staff are still zeroed in on one Cowboys player in particular: running back Ezekiel Elliott. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to squeak out a victory over the Baltimore Ravens, and Mike Tomlin didn’t mince words after the game. Following his team’s win, the Steelers head coach seemingly threw shade at Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s offense (via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor). Mike Tomlin on Lamar Jackson: "We have respect for him, but […]

Ben Roethlisberger has been a workhorse throughout the course of his 17-year career, all of which spent with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Big Ben” ranks 17th among all active players in games, and third in both comeback victories and game-winning drives. The two=time Super Bowl champion might well be bound for Canton someday. But Ben Roethlisberger […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been credited with a lot of positive things thus far this season. Now he can put “inspiration for a breakout game” to his resume. Following a huge game and coming out party for Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool, he credited Tomlin with helping him stay focused so […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were set to square off with the Tennessee Titans in a Week 4 contest between two 3-0 teams. However, that has been delayed. Tennessee was part of a major COVID-19 outbreak and it has lead to a bit of a situation. What it means for the Steelers is an odd schedule shift […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated the team’s Week 4 matchup with the Tennessee Titans might take place on Monday. The game–originally scheduled for Sunday–was postponed to either Monday or Tuesday following news multiple Titans players tested positive for COVID-19. But Tomlin told reporters–including Brooke Pryor of ESPN–he believes there is a “strong possibility” […]

The rest of the league is beginning to feel the impact of the positive COVID-19 cases that recently afflicted the Tennessee Titans organization. The developments left the Pittsburgh Steelers in a shaky situation as they are set to face the Titans in a Week 4 matchup on Sunday. The Steelers issued a statement saying that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0, but tight end Eric Ebron has disappointed fantasy owners with his subpar production so far. The 27-year-old has just four receptions (seven targets) for 61 total yards in 2020, and hasn’t quite meshed with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Three other Steelers pass-catchers have been targeted more than Ebron, including wide receiver […]

Coming off a week 1 victory against the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to continue their offensive-heavy approach as they face the Denver Broncos. Having scored the fourth fewest points in the league last year, following the loss of Ben Roethlisberger, its no surprise that the Steelers focus has been on the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enjoyed a Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season. While they managed a solid 26-16 win, not everything went their way. One of the biggest negatives to come out of Monday night was the injury to superstar running back James Conner. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington only caught two balls for 34 yards during his team’s 26-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday night, but each reception was impressive and impactful. First, Washington hauled in a 21-yard pass from QB Ben Roethlisberger during the two-minute drill before halftime. He then punctuated that drive […]

The 2019 NFL season was a year to forget for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He sustained a season-ending elbow injury in Week 2 which forced his team to miss the playoffs altogether. Almost a year after his injury, Big Ben is on his way to full playing condition and is ready to make a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are raring to go back to action with a complete cast as they visit the New York Giants for their opening game on September 14. Big Blue is currently in the middle of their rebuilding efforts as they enter the post-Eli Manning era. Despite the opponent’s situation, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin […]

While the start of the 2020 NFL season may be just over a week away, the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have a strong feel for how their immediate future will look beyond this year. There has been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s plans to continue playing a few more seasons. Team president Art […]

The world recently lost another legend in Georgetown Hoyas’ basketball head coach John Thompson. The Washington D.C. native had great influence in the African-American community and in the collegiate basketball scene as he was the pioneer responsible for building Georgetown University’s basketball program from the ground up. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shared the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not one to mince words, not with the current social climate in the United States. Prior to the team’s scrimmage on Wednesday, he took the field with his players and addressed those watching the practice on Training Camp Live. As expected from the veteran coach, he delivered a […]

There were a total of nine teams in the NFL that chose to cancel or postpone their practices on Thursday due to the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Pittsburgh Steelers were not one of them. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Steelers, explained why Pittsburgh practiced today amid other teams canceling and making statements. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke frankly about his confidence—or lack thereof—in the NFL’s chances to successfully stage a 2020 football season as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge throughout the country. “I don’t know if I am extremely confident,” Tomlin told Mark Kaboly of The Athletic. “I respect the challenges these circumstances has […]

The NFL has had a bit of a diversity problem when it comes to higher up positions in teams around the league, and this is something of which Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is acutely aware. Now according to Kurt Popejoy of Steelers Wire, Tomlin put the NFL on notice over their lack of […]

Some teams in the NFL have already had to endure a few players opting out of the 2020 season due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ secret to zero player opt-outs so far. “But more than anything, largely, we’ve been working to educate our guys about […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin opened up to reporters on Thursday about the harsh reality of maintaining the health and well-being of players, coaches, and officials during the 2020 NFL season. In his first media face-to-face of the 2020 training camp, which officially started sans preseason on Tuesday, the 48-year-old Super Bowl champion coach […]

Ben Roethlisberger has continued to rehab during the offseason despite the limitations that players have had. While teams prepare for the 2020 season, Roethlisberger is expected to be a “full participant” in training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Mike Tomlin. During a conference call with local media members, Tomlin spoke about the team’s […]

Even though longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows a thing or two about leading a team at the highest level of pro football, even he cannot be prepared for the uncertainty that will surely come with the 2020 NFL campaign. Mike Tomlin will try to make the best of the ongoing situation while […]

Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been among the head coaches in the NFL that have been vocal on their players protesting in 2020. In a conference call with the media, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor shared that Tomlin endorses his players protesting next season. Mike Tomlin says that he supports any action taken by his […]

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in nearly every facet of life. And the NFL is not exempt to that. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that means they are going to Heinz Field. And according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com, head coach Mike Tomlin has revealed his thoughts on the situation. “We are facing some new […]

The NFL continues to navigate through uncharted waters as they attempt to prepare for the 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin seems to be among those that are still concerned with the challenges of ensuring the safety of players and staff. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been adamant […]

Teams around the NFL have expressed their support for players kneeling during the national anthem amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd in police custody. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, revealed his thoughts on Pittsburgh players protesting during the anthem. Similar to most coaches, Tomlin wants players to be […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed nearly all of the 2019 season due to injury. That has obviously led many to wonder about the quarterback in 2020. Will he be healthy and ready to go for the new season? Well, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Twitter, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin revealed that two players on the team have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette Sports, the two players that did test positive weren’t around the facility when they were found to have it. Mike Tomlin says the Steelers have had two COVID-19 positive tests within […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of only two franchises in NFL history to win six Super Bowls. While plenty of Hall of Fame players contributed to the championship runs, great coaches also paved the way. Sixteen head coaches have taken the helm since Pittsburgh’s franchise came into existence as the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933. However, […]

Mike Tomlin is excited with the roster the Pittsburgh Steelers have put together in 2020 and there’s one name in particular he’s anxious to see. While speaking about the upcoming season, Tomlin revealed that he believes Benny Snell will ‘continue to take off’ in 2020. In an appearance on “Coffee with Cal” with Kentucky basketball […]

Many NFL fans were caught up in arms with the NFL announcing that they were considering incentivizing the Rooney Rule to give teams increased draft positions, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has his own opinion of it. The rule requires that NFL teams interview ethnic minorities for head coaching and senior executive positions […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get more out of their offensive unit with Ben Roethlisberger rejoining the fray. While the key players at the skill positions remain mostly the same, the Steelers bolstered their tight end group by signing Eric Ebron. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is excited to see the kind of […]

The unusual circumstances during the coronavirus pandemic have caused NFL teams to adjust on the go, with the offseason being limited in a variety of ways. Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has some ‘big-time concerns’ about rookies being prepared. While conducting an interview with Jalen McClain on Instagram, Tomlin shared the […]

Sean Payton is livid. The New Orleans Saints head coach expressed his dismay in response to James Harrison alluding to the public that the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin paid for his 2010 fine as a result of the linebacker’s big hit on then-Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.  “I ain’t going to lie to you. When that […]

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II responded to former Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s assertion that head coach Mike Tomlin handed him an “envelope” after Harrison was fined $75,000 by the NFL in 2010. Rooney said there is no truth to Harrison’s story about the Steelers, adding he is unsure as to why Harrison made […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was one of the most imposing players in football during his heyday. In fact, Harrison is still a sight to behold. The 42-year-old remained in the NFL through his age-39 season, and he still frequents social media due to a rigorous workout regiment, which often displays feats of immense […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sounds very confident in running back James Conner. In a recent video conference, Tomlin addressed his plans at running back for the 2020 season. “You know, I’m a featured runner-type guy by mentality,” Tomlin said. “I think that when you have a featured runner, it gives them an opportunity […]

The NFL sent out a memo to team presidents and top officials to remind them that their practice facilities are to stay closed for the time being, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media: The NFL sent a memo to team presidents and top officials late last night emphasizing that facilities remain closed and there […]