posted by BR1986FB

As I mentioned earlier, he's the new Marvin Lewis except he has a Lombardi.

I've made that comparison before, myself.  Although Giggles never won a playoff game.  Of course, it's been 7+ years since Tomlin has, too.

But Marvin actually rebuilt that team and turned that franchise around.  It's been a very slow, steady decline under Tomlin since Cowher's coaches and players left.

If you just looked at Tomlin's last 12 years, there are very few teams that would employ him, probably not even PIT.  And no one would be calling him a HOFer.

But because he walked into a team 1 year removed from a SB and simply had to stay out of the way for them to win another, people talk about him like he's in the same class as Noll and Belicheck.

posted by gut

I've made that comparison before, myself.  Although Giggles never won a playoff game.  Of course, it's been 7+ years since Tomlin has, too.

But Marvin actually rebuilt that team and turned that franchise around.  It's been a very slow, steady decline under Tomlin since Cowher's coaches and players left.

If you just looked at Tomlin's last 12 years, there are very few teams that would employ him, probably not even PIT.  And no one would be calling him a HOFer.

But because he walked into a team 1 year removed from a SB and simply had to stay out of the way for them to win another, people talk about him like he's in the same class as Noll and Belicheck.

I've said before, I think Tomlin's a good "rah rah" guy or, as some might call, a "players coach" but when it comes to X's & O's, nope.

posted by Heretic

That was a real fun game to watch in a "time to drink bleach and other household cleaners and see what happens!" sort of way.

posted by BR1986FB

I've said before, I think Tomlin's a good "rah rah" guy or, as some might call, a "players coach" but when it comes to X's & O's, nope.

Players love him because he runs a loose ship.  I don't particularly associate that with "players' coach".

Ryan Clark just called him out saying he needs to change his approach because he doesn't have Ben or Polamulu any more.  In other words, Cowher and his guys built and maintained that locker room culture and Tomlin is the "cool parent" that lets the kids do whatever they want.

Clark has called out Tomlin in the past for the "weed culture".  I'm sure he's a great and likable guy, but clearly much more a cheerleader than a leader.

T.J. Watt in concussion protocol

I mean I’m thoroughly shocked. Was one of the most obvious concussion looking shots I’ve over seen. Then he was weary AF for most of the game.

Hope he’s actually ok for the next game, not just playing but actually ok. I appreciate the hell out of his effort….shame on the medical staff.

posted by Ironman92

posted by justincredible

Yeah it was like the Breowns still have a chance at teh playoffs thread from years back

Bet all of Zach’s overs today. Hope he plays recklessly. 

THEY DID IT! AN IMMACULATE HALF! pic.twitter.com/eC3kUYSNm8

— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) December 10, 2023

Bengals, Jets, and probably Browns all going to win today. A good day for the Chatter. Let’s pound some beers and get some strippers up in here. 

posted by justincredible

Bet all of Zach’s overs today. Hope he plays recklessly. 

Told you 

posted by friendfromlowry

Bengals, Jets, and probably Browns all going to win today. A good day for the Chatter. Let’s pound some beers and get some strippers up in here. 

Pics of strippers please for us Steelers guys

At the moment all 4 AFC North teams are in the playoffs.

Browns and Bengals without their huge money QB and a Pittsburgh the worst team in football.

Cool

Pederson lol what an awful call on 4th and 3

Really really dumb

On past 4th and 3 Browns got a TD

There’s the difference

I’ll be pretty surprised if the Chargers lose 

13 weeks in and about 25 teams still alive 

posted by Devils Advocate

Between Urban last year, and the Bengals this year the Jaguars have had enough of the Ohio assholes

I guess this needed to be said twice

So silly

Do the analytics allow for Pederson having no imagination?

I am THOROUGHLY rooting for them to get the onside kick and easily get into FG range and then lose because they can’t sniff the end zone.

posted by Ironman92

At the moment all 4 AFC North teams are in the playoffs.

Browns and Bengals without their huge money QB and a Pittsburgh the worst team in football.

Cool

Best division in football and mostly backup QBs 

Whoa….this kid has the extra gear

https://x.com/_mlfootball/status/1733917665620636040?s=46&t=C2WPcF6lbnPsYusDnwucFQ

Ok, was wrong….Chargers eliminated

Buffalo is giving me a headache 

Vikings 3

Raiders 0

Final

The NFL needs a “Fuck You” playoff bracket.

1. Jets vs 8. Panthers

4. Raiders vs 5. Commanders

3. Steelers vs 6. Giants

2. Patriots vs 7. Raiders

Shit, I need more teams. Ok

8. Panthers vs 9 Chargers…winner plays Jets

7. Raiders vs 10. Saints…winner faces Patriots

Vikings and Titans fans are up in arms about not making it…sending hate mail to the committee 

If at any point a team scores 4 TD in a game they automatically are crowned the Champions