Bumped from the diaries. We'll keep rolling this draft along, but man, I'm itching for some Steelers banter. I'll get on that tomorrow, but for now, thanks to acrollet for this entry about Mike Tomlin.

-Blitz-

The more I hear of what Mike Tomlin has to say, the better I like him as our team's coach. He never seems to speak in clichés or make excuses, just straight talk all the way. The Post-Gazette had a mini-retrospective article about him one year out. Here are a couple of the quotes that stood out to me:

When asked whether he has his players' respect:

"I don't worry about that. Every job I've ever gotten people have asked me that question because I was a young guy. I coach, they play. Mutual respect is, of course, part of it." Thoughts on the potential longevity of his position: "I don't look for security. If I was looking for security, I'd be a professor or something, some tenured position." Talking about how he likes his job: "Man, I'm living a dream. Every day I come to work it's an awesome thing. I walk past five Lombardis to my right every morning when I walk to my office. It's fun, it's awesome, it's challenging, it's tough, it's all those things, but it's what you dream about doing. I love it." I think the Rooneys really found a smart, down to earth coach for the Steelers. He will ultimately be judged mostly by his record, but he had a first year most coaches would kill for. For a combination of skills and attitude, I don't think I would take another coach in the league right now.

Poll

How many Lombardis do you think Tomlin will bring to da Burgh?

4%

0

1 votes

14%

1

3 votes

57%

2

12 votes

23%

3+

5 votes

21 votes | Poll has closed