Mike Tomlin chides Tua Tagovailoa ahead of Falcons-Steelers game
Following his 19-year stint as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has joined NBC’s Football Night in America crew as a studio analyst. After debuting to rave reviews in his new role ahead of the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame game, Tomlin made his first regular-season studio appearance on Wednesday for the…
Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has joined NBC’s Football Night in America as a studio analyst. During his first regular-season appearance on Wednesday, he previewed the Steelers’ upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Tomlin, who never posted a losing season during his 19-year tenure with the Steelers, focused his analysis on the opposing quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. He stated, “It’s less about Aaron (Rodgers) for me, and it’s more about the quarterback on the other side (Tua Tagovailoa). His last visit to Pittsburgh didn’t go well. I was in the stadium that day. They lost. He got benched.”
The Steelers’ victory over Miami Dolphins last year, which eliminated Miami from the playoffs and was also Tagovailoa’s final start with the Dolphins, played a significant role in Tomlin’s comments. Despite Tagovailoa’s strong performance in that game, with 22-of-28 passing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Tomlin’s remarks could be seen as influenced by his past experiences.
Cooper Rush might start for the Steelers if Tagovailoa suffers an oblique injury, as reported.
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