Mike Tomlin made clear Broderick Jones’ play in the season opener wasn’t good enough. His critiques were followed by praise a week later. During last Tuesday’s press conference, Tomlin said Jones was “significantly” better against the Seattle Seahawks than the New York Jets and in his weekly interview with Steelers.com’s Bob Labriola, expanded on what he meant.
“In detail, in finish, in physicality, and that’s why I said ‘significant,’ Tomlin told Labriola in an interview published Sunday morning. “I was thoughtful with my words. He was better in all areas.”
The areas Tomlin referred to haven’t always been Jones’ strengths.