Nice Pick, Cowher · Nov 15, 2025
Mike Tomlin's next challenge will blossom into redemption or invite doom
Mike Tomlin HC Pittsburgh Steelers | Harry How/GettyImagesNot many fans were doubting the Pittsburgh Steelers after an impressive 4-1 start to the 2025 season, but after going 1-3 over their past four games, fans are starting to lose hope... and the finger is being pointed directly at Mike Tomlin.
The Steelers have a negative point differential more than halfway through the season, while Tomlin's defense ranks 28th in yards allowed per game (376.0), 20th in points allowed (24.4), 20th in yards per play (5.4), 22nd in EPA per play, and 27th in defensive DVOA.
Collectively, the league's most expensive defense has underperformed, and everyone knows, and everyone knows it.
