Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has given the "age is just a number" mantra a whole new meaning. He's become known for trying to squeeze the juice out of lemons already beaten to a pulp by the time they get to him.
The worst part is that Tomlin's pattern of prioritizing accomplished older players past their prime has come at the expense of talented youngsters. Recently waived cornerback Darius Slay epitomized this before his unceremonious departure, blocking James Pierre from a starting job he's rightfully earned.
Yet, Slay somehow might not be the latest example.