The look from the sidelines is a familiar one for Mike Tomlin throughout games. One to rarely show his emotions during difficult times, there he stands stoic, a fire burning deep underneath while reflecting a calm, cool, collected presence outwardly.
Sometimes, that can be to his detriment from the perspective of the fanbase, as sometimes Tomlin can be viewed as complacent and immune to making adjustments. Of course, that’s a silly narrative to push, as nobody knows what’s being said through the headsets or to the players on the sidelines but the players and coaches themselves.
So, when you hear a player the stature of Vince Williams speak on Tomlin’s sideline presence and his ability to make simple and effective adjustments, you tend to listen.