An exasperated Mike Tomlin threatened ‘changes’ were coming after the Steelers’ listless loss
Mike Tomlin has never experienced a losing season as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. Judging by his tenor following the Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, Tomlin seems prepared to do anything to keep that remarkable streak alive.
In his post-game press conference, Tomlin was asked about whether the Steelers would consider making “changes” after such an embarrassing defeat. Note: Pittsburgh likely lost Kenny Pickett to a knee injury for a little while in Houston. Once Tomlin realized what the reporter was actually asking, he snapped into action, professing that Pittsburgh’s unacceptable performance Sunday simply necessitates something change.
(Warning: NSFW language in the tweet and video below)
Mike Tomlin asked if there’s going to be changes, he says emphatically, “Hell yeah there’s going to be changes.”
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 1, 2023
Coach Tomlin addresses the media following our game against the Texans. pic.twitter.com/V0qL8rWw9O
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 1, 2023
The Steelers aren’t in an abyss like their divisional rival in Cincinnati. A 2-2 record is something that should be very easy to build upon. But Pittsburgh didn’t resemble a team prepared to do just that while getting clocked by the Texans. And Tomlin knows it. He’s probably also the only person who knows how to fix these Steelers.
What could those “changes” resemble? For one, offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s scheme has proven consistently inept. Demoting him would be warranted. On defense, it might be time to start giving rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. more snaps.
The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016. Tomlin better adapt and work whatever magic he has and fast.