In the quiet time of the offseason, Mike Tomlin’s success as a coach has been debated locally and nationally. And there feels like a split. The national media praising Tomlin for his consistency, his steadiness, and ability to get the most out of an ugly situation. That’s what he did in 2022, taking a 2-6 bottom feeder and turning it into a playoff contender, falling just short in the final week of the season.
Locally, there’s a different vibe. The frustration over the franchise not winning a playoff game since 2016, winning only three postseason contests since their last Super Bowl appearance coupled with the fact the Steelers are no longer considered Super Bowl contenders and haven’t been for several seasons.