Free Agents Discussion

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

It doesn't make sense to have Pagano as a lame duck coach

That's Irsay's fault for not ripping off the bandaid before the end of January.

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

That's Irsay's fault for not ripping off the bandaid before the end of January.

Hell, he didn't even want to get rid of Grigson. It took a psychological study to finally force his hand.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Hell, he didn't even want to get rid of Grigson. It took a psychological study to finally force his hand.

Or a preliminary agreement with PM...or Irsay is just irrational...or...

[apballin]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

It doesn't make sense to have Pagano as a lame duck coach

he's not a lame duck hes already said hes coaching for his job every year so is every coach not named billicheck or tomlin

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by apballin

he's not a lame duck hes already said hes coaching for his job every year so is every coach not named billicheck or tomlin

The writing's on the wall. No guaranteed money past 2017 on any of 10+ free agents means that this coaching staff is being sent out to pasture.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by apballin

he's not a lame duck hes already said hes coaching for his job every year so is every coach not named billicheck or tomlin

I wouldn't be sure on Tomlin, he isn't worth a shit either.

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by Indiana V2

I think maybe because of the Rooney rule they feel it would look bad if they fired a minority coach, especially one who has won a Super Bowl.

The Steelers have absolutely embarrassed Indianapolis every time they've played for the last what? 3 years?

I was disgusted with the showing Pittsburgh put up against New England in the Title game this year, but Pittsburgh is still the only team in the conference that has enough of their shit together to challenge New England.

Tomlin essentially has Pittsburgh playing at the same level his predecessor did. Almost every year they are in the discussion and they consistently make deep playoff runs. They still dominate the AFC North and they still get the better of both their competent rivals (Baltimore/Cincinnati).

He hasn't been fired because he's good at his fucking job. Pittsburgh fans have no reason to stop buying tickets, that team may be more exciting now than it was when they won the superbowl.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

The Steelers have absolutely embarrassed Indianapolis every time they've played for the last what? 3 years?

I was disgusted with the showing Pittsburgh put up against New England in the Title game this year, but Pittsburgh is still the only team in the conference that has enough of their shit together to challenge New England.

Tomlin essentially has Pittsburgh playing at the same level his predecessor did. Almost every year they are in the discussion and they consistently make deep playoff runs. They still dominate the AFC North and they still get the better of both their competent rivals (Baltimore/Cincinnati).

He hasn't been fired because he's good at his fucking job. Pittsburgh fans have no reason to stop buying tickets, that team may be more exciting now than it was when they won the superbowl.

Pretty hard to argue with that, except racism.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

The Steelers have absolutely embarrassed Indianapolis every time they've played for the last what? 3 years?

I was disgusted with the showing Pittsburgh put up against New England in the Title game this year, but Pittsburgh is still the only team in the conference that has enough of their shit together to challenge New England.

Tomlin essentially has Pittsburgh playing at the same level his predecessor did. Almost every year they are in the discussion and they consistently make deep playoff runs. They still dominate the AFC North and they still get the better of both their competent rivals (Baltimore/Cincinnati).

He hasn't been fired because he's good at his fucking job. Pittsburgh fans have no reason to stop buying tickets, that team may be more exciting now than it was when they won the superbowl.

I agree that Tomlin is a pretty good coach, but you're overstating the case in a few places here. Pittsburgh has not dominated the AFC North. Cincinnati has done better in that division over the last five years.

Also, Pittsburgh's defense has been a limiting factor for them the past several years. It's easy to understand that a defense-minded head coach would catch some flak for a consistently underperforming defense. Isn't that one of the things we frequently hold against Pagano?

[Spike]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

The Steelers have absolutely embarrassed Indianapolis every time they've played for the last what? 3 years?

I was disgusted with the showing Pittsburgh put up against New England in the Title game this year, but Pittsburgh is still the only team in the conference that has enough of their shit together to challenge New England.

Tomlin essentially has Pittsburgh playing at the same level his predecessor did. Almost every year they are in the discussion and they consistently make deep playoff runs. They still dominate the AFC North and they still get the better of both their competent rivals (Baltimore/Cincinnati).

He hasn't been fired because he's good at his fucking job. Pittsburgh fans have no reason to stop buying tickets, that team may be more exciting now than it was when they won the superbowl.

They beat the Colts because they have superior talent. For the most part anytime you have an elite QB facing the Colts, it will probably be a blowout.

After that AFC playoff game against the Pats, numerous Steeler fans were pretty pissed off at the lack of Tomlin's game planning and in game adjustments (Sounds a lot like Pagano).

Steelers are not a well disciplined team, Rapistberger said so himself.

Terry Bradshaw said, well never mind what Bradshaw said, he's a fucking idiot.

The Steelers don't dominate the AFC North. Since 2004, the Ravens have a winning record against the Steelers.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com...-john-harbaugh