PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are a sinking ship, and things are sinking fast. After back-to-back losses to 2-10 teams, the Steelers are on the outside of the playoff picture, and everyone is pointing fingers at their head coach.
While there has always been criticism of Mike Tomlin since he joined the Steelers, there has never been a collective group this big that wants his departure. And as the city flips, maybe it’s time to finally ask whether or not a head coaching change is the right move for Pittsburgh. Sometimes, new is better. Not always, and there are plenty of times where struggles come with change. That is likely the case for the Steelers. But sometimes, you aren’t built to win with what you have. That’s always likely the case for the Steelers.
Tomlin remains one of the best coaches in the NFL, but does that mean he’s the right fit for the Steelers and their roster? Right now, the answer feels like no. the second time in as many weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t get the job done vs. a lesser opponent. Losing at home to the 2-10 New England Patriots should be unacceptable for a playoff-hopeful team, especially for such a historied franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers.
