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The national media may be turning on the long-time Steelers coach
This past week, former Steelers safety Ryan Clark’s take on his former head coach, Mike Tomlin, made serious head waves with criticism of the lead man in black and gold. Clark said, “Tomlin should coach in another organization and be a fresh voice somewhere else.”
Fox Sports 1’s Colin Cowherd, host of “The Herd” doubled down on those comments, calling Tomlin “outdated.”
Cowherd alluded to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay turning their offensive line around in an offseason, while it’s taken Tomlin the better part of 8 years.
“The Steelers are not going to make the playoffs.”@ColinCowherd thinks Mike Tomlin’s time in Pittsburgh is nearing its end. pic.twitter.com/v3RbRVX374
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 16, 2025
“Since 2019, the Steelers are 29th in offensive touchdowns, ranking only behind the Jets, Giants, and Panthers.”
Citing those reasons, he emphatically said that he doesn’t see the Steelers making the playoffs.
I’m not exactly sure how much Tomlin deserves the blame for the offensive woes, but certainly the results speak for themselves. He’s also played a large role in hiring a lame duck coordinator in Matt Canada and drafting a first-round bust, at least in Pittsburgh, in quarterback Kenny Pickett. The team hasn’t won a playoff game since 2015, and Tomlin’s seat may finally be getting warmer.
What are your thoughts on these comments?