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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Tomlin needs better coordinators.
I think he's an excellent motivator and seems fairly well organized. He appears to get the respect of his players and does most of those CEO responsibilities well.
I just don't think he's any kind of tactical mastermind, be it offense or defense. He's the kind of HC I think Dave Toub would amount to if he ever got a shot at it.
He needs to be surrounded by creative coordinators that can fill in some of his tactical deficiencies. And I believe Tomlin is now 1 season away from passing Cowher in games coached for them. It just doesn't seem like he's truly been around that long.
And y'know what? As much as I believe Tomlin has a clear ceiling, it's a LOT easier to find good coordinators than it is to find a coach that does the things well that Tomlin does.
So keep hunting for new coordinators and of course a new QB.
It's still completely crazy to me that the Steelers have had 3 head coaches in the last 50+ years.
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As much as I dislike them, that organization is the very definition of consistency. And it has worked out fairly well for them.
I've never liked today's "bring it all together in 2-3 years or else" sports world. Of course at the same time, I don't care to revisit a 5 year plan continually extended. The Steelers seem to have found a balance there. Of course, it helps when you actually bring in the right people to lead, which admittedly, is easier said than done.