Winning in professional sports is never guaranteed. In the NFL, it’s a week-to-week grind — where even small mistakes can cost you big. Fortunately, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2025 campaign on the right foot, edging out the New York Jets in a hard-fought 34-32 victory. The win was gritty, dramatic, and gave fans plenty to cheer about.
But for Head Coach Mike Tomlin, it also gave him plenty to critique.
Tuesday’s press conference was the usual mix of reflection and forward-thinking — Tomlin never lingers too long in either direction. But when the conversation shifted to starting left tackle Broderick Jones, the message was clear: improvement is expected.