Tomlin’s Frustration with Media Questions
During his weekly press conference on Monday, Mike Tomlin expressed his annoyance with some questions from the media.
Isn’t it typical for this week to be any different?
It’s unclear whether my inquiries contributed to Tomlin’s irritation, but this isn’t the first instance.
‘You guys were annoying me today’ – Mike Tomlin pic.twitter.com/ucKkvhLwdw
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Thoughts on the Passing Game
Despite his annoyance, Tomlin didn’t mind discussing the Steelers’ passing game and whether it met expectations after signing Aaron Rodgers this summer. He offered a quite philosophical perspective.
“I had a general vision of it, but it wasn’t so specific that I could compare it to where we are now,” Tomlin mentioned. “When you’re too rigid in your planning, you might not be flexible enough to adapt. While many initial ideas have been validated, the true assessment comes only after implementation.”
Evaluating Rodgers
Tomlin further explained that a significant part of his evaluation process has involved understanding Rodgers as an individual.
“Spending day-to-day time with him has revealed his experience and natural abilities. His capacity to build relationships also plays a crucial role in shaping our vision,” he said. “I remain adaptable to the evolving dynamics as we move forward.”
The Need for Adaptability
When Tomlin referenced adaptability, I inquired about its implications for where the ball should go if DK Metcalf is covered and Calvin Austin is out due to injury.
“To open people,” he replied.
Context of Media Questions
Many of us in the Pittsburgh media share some frustration about repeatedly questioning the No. 2 wide receiver. Given that during a game against last-place Cleveland, other wide receivers aside from Metcalf collected a mere one catch for 12 yards, it seems like a valid inquiry.
Future Considerations
As the Steelers approach tougher opponents like the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Chargers, the need to score becomes critical, especially if key receivers are unavailable. The team’s current approach to receiving depth might not suffice should unforeseen injuries occur.
If addressing these topics frustrates Tomlin, I apologize. However, trying to succeed while averaging a mere 5.4 air yards per pass seems challenging as well.
