Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin remains confident despite the team’s recent four-game losing streak and five-playoff losses. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Tomlin emphasized that his confidence in the team is unwavering.
Tomlin stated that while he has had success in the playoffs before, he will not project those results onto the collective team. He believes the Steelers have been in too many battles and achieved success to be fragile in their performance. The coach acknowledged that recent performances do not reflect on how the team feels about themselves.
In preparation for the Wild Card matchup against Baltimore, Tomlin discussed several key issues: Lamar Jackson’s spectacular play, the potential use of both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at quarterback, George Pickens’ struggles with dropped passes, and Wilson’s performance over the past four weeks. Tomlin also touched on why he believes Wilson can turn things around in Baltimore.
Additionally, news broke Monday that Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry revealed that quarterback Deshaun Watson has suffered a setback in his recovery from a season-ending Achilles injury. This setback will extend Watson’s recovery process and impacts the Browns’ 2025 draft plans.
The Bengals also made changes to their coaching staff, firing four coaches including Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo. This decision comes after the team struggled on defense despite a strong passing offense. Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are among the top offseason priorities for the team.
Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s confidence remains unwavering as he prepares his team to face Baltimore in the Wild Card matchup, while the Browns’ and Bengals’ coaching staff changes will likely impact their futures.
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