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12-24-2016, 11:25 AM
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Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Terry?
It seems that Terry Bradshaw is not too impressed with Mike Tomlin's coaching skills.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/st...150150755.html
Coaching records for the last three Pittsburgh coaches dating back to 1969 (that is evidence of some great hires):
Noll 193-148-1 .566 (4 Super Bowl wins)
Cowher 149-90-1 .623 (1 Super Bowl win)
Tomlin 92-52-0 .639 (1 Super Bowl win)
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12-24-2016, 11:33 AM
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crusty old guy
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Well, you know what "Hollywood" Henderson said about Bradshaw, and getting older hasn't helped TB in that department.
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12-24-2016, 11:40 AM
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Can't stand the Steelers. That being said Tomlin is one helluva coach.
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12-24-2016, 12:05 PM
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I hated the Steelers during the late 70's only because i was such a huge Oiler's fan. Bradshaw was average at best, but a great team leader. Chuck Noll was a great coach, and the Steeler's defense was the best the leagues ever had. That all said, what Bradshaw says doesn't move me much at all.. He's growing old now and his grass-roots judgement sometimes interfere with modern times. I suffer from that to some degree, as many do. 
Last edited by Marshall Bennett; 12-24-2016 at 12:07 PM.
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12-24-2016, 12:25 PM
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Just another Facist
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If anybody has earned the right to comment, it's Bradshaw.
Btw, I like to remind folks that every time you see a 70's era Steelers highlight with Len Swann et al making some great catch, Bradshaw was on the other end of it. He's one of the last old school GB's. He called 95% of his own plays too. At least that's what I have read. I liked him in the 70's and like him now
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12-24-2016, 12:52 PM
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I think you have to be a pretty damn good coach to win a Super Bowl in the salary cap era. No one has a stacked team on both sides of the ball anymore, even the best teams have holes. Also rules and their interpretation are constantly changing and that requires adapting year to year. It takes a great coach to consistently win in today's NFL. Tomlin's record speaks for itself.
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12-24-2016, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Marshall Bennett
I hated the Steelers during the late 70's only because i was such a huge Oiler's fan. Bradshaw was average at best, but a great team leader. Chuck Noll was a great coach, and the Steeler's defense was the best the leagues ever had. That all said, what Bradshaw says doesn't move me much at all.. He's growing old now and his grass-roots judgement sometimes interfere with modern times. I suffer from that to some degree, as many do. |
It is also rumored that the Steelers were one of the first teams to start the wide spread use of steroids in the late 60's early 70's.
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12-24-2016, 01:25 PM
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As a Steelers fan since 72, my opinion is a little higher than Bradshaw's, but not by much. Tomlin is a good coach. Not a great one. He makes silly mistakes in every game, and can get outcoached several times a year. Until this year, the Steelers have had a propensity to lose to bad teams regularly. That's on coaching in the week leading up to the games more than players.
The test for Tomlin is when Ben retires. I have no doubt he will fail at the test given what he deems acceptable 2nd and 3rd string QB's.
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12-24-2016, 02:11 PM
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[QUOTE=JustRalph] with Len Swann et al making some great catch/QUOTE]
Ummm....you must mean Lynn Swann?
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12-24-2016, 02:14 PM
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From Len Dawson.
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12-24-2016, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
As a Steelers fan since 72, my opinion is a little higher than Bradshaw's, but not by much. Tomlin is a good coach. Not a great one. He makes silly mistakes in every game, and can get outcoached several times a year. Until this year, the Steelers have had a propensity to lose to bad teams regularly. That's on coaching in the week leading up to the games more than players.
The test for Tomlin is when Ben retires. I have no doubt he will fail at the test given what he deems acceptable 2nd and 3rd string QB's.
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this.
it didn't matter but the two point conversion at the end last week seemed strange to me?? i remember a horrible challenge in the patriots game too.
and if jones (?) goes in they have almost no chance. they should claim morris off the colts practice squad.
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12-24-2016, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MutuelClerk
Can't stand the Steelers. That being said Tomlin is one helluva coach.
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12-24-2016, 04:59 PM
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"Stiiler" talk! I love it! and mayb that" turkey jones" slam did damage to bradshaws brain 
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12-24-2016, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
If anybody has earned the right to comment, it's Bradshaw.
Btw, I like to remind folks that every time you see a 70's era Steelers highlight with Len Swann et al making some great catch, Bradshaw was on the other end of it. He's one of the last old school GB's. He called 95% of his own plays too. At least that's what I have read. I liked him in the 70's and like him now
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The guy is a hall of fame qb, but I am referring to his criticism of Tomlin. It is unwarranted imo. Okay, Tomlin has a bizarre fixation with two point conversions. Other than that he is solid.
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12-24-2016, 09:49 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
If anybody has earned the right to comment, it's Bradshaw.
Btw, I like to remind folks that every time you see a 70's era Steelers highlight with Len Swann et al making some great catch, Bradshaw was on the other end of it. He's one of the last old school GB's. He called 95% of his own plays too. At least that's what I have read. I liked him in the 70's and like him now
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Lack of a serious brain is a often compensated for with a very strong arm. 
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