The Mike Tomlin phrase of the year is….?
“Varsity.”
That’s the term he’s used over and over during this year’s press conferences, no longer just one that separates a good punt from a bad one. And it’s what he’s looking for in Thursday’s finale against the Carolina Panthers.
Even though most of the roster is set, there are still battles for the 53 man roster and definitely for the practice squad. The last game, despite most tuning it out, is a final chance to catch the coaching staff’s attention.
At yesterday’s press conference, Tomlin pointed to a pair of players who’ve done that.