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Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 Reasons you should still have faith in Mike Tomlin

By Derek Snyder

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups before the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on October 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups before the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on October 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 04: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 04: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

1. Tomlin’s proven track-record for Steelers

It’s totally understandable for Steelers fan to be upset with how their squad’s 2017 season ended, but again, I caution you not to put the blame solely on the shoulders of Tomlin. Yes, there were some bad in-game decisions that were made throughout the season, but 31 other NFL fanbases are saying that about their head coaches right now.

Needless to say, I think the criticism of Tomlin has been blown out-of-proportion, especially with his proven track record in Pittsburgh.

Just take a look at a few of Tomlin’s successes, courtesy of Pro Football Reference:

  • Currently owns a 116-60 regular season record since becoming Steelers head coach
  • 9 winning seasons in 11 years as Steelers head coach
  • 1x Super Bowl Champion
  • 2x AFC Champion

I get that people aren’t happy with how the last few seasons have turned out, but there are a plethora of franchises in the NFL who’d love that much success over the last eleven years. Trust me, Tomlin is still the guys for the job, Steelers fans.

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All that being said, how do you currently feel about Tomlin’s future as the head coach in Pittsburgh? Does he still have your vote-of-confidence?

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