Tomlin keeps Ben only to maintain "no losing season" streak?

[TWEEK1106]

Now hear me out.... What is the chance that the main reason Tomlin kept Ben was to try and maintain his "no losing season" record? Tomlin has a history of records being meaningful to him even if they aren't meaningful to the success of the team (see ABs 5 catches for 50yrds streak). And while Tomlin's streak of no losing seasons is about as useful as ABs streak it is definitely important to him and I'm wondering if he wasn't looking at this team going "now there is no way we're going to be competitive without Ben. Maybe if I keep him just 1 more year I can keep my streak alive"? We've decimated the roster but I think as long as Ben is on the team 8-8 is pretty realistic. Problem is that keeping him meant losing other players that the team could have really benefited from but who might not have shown in the win category without a franchise QB and that's why Tomlin decided to have a team that has a competent QB but with not nearly the components around him to be a contender instead of keeping the roster mostly intact but not having a franchise QB for next year and having his first losing season.

Thoughts?

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Cool shades doesnt live in his fears.

 

[Drink IRON City]

If you have taken the time, back at the lab you would realize that we do more than make popcorn in instances such as these. My deflection of the standard is less than the perceived above the neck play. We make slpash where it is needed and have a towel ready for wipe at any moment. My biggest fear is that you may be onto my indecision with-in the perameters of record holding.




Salute the nation

 

[BLITZ]

I just want him to unleash hell in the 1st part of the season,

 

[FAB802]

LOL, no coach here has ever had the authority to do anything of the sort. None of them. The Steelers are run by the Rooney family, nothing happens without their approval.

 

[steel dino]

I just want him to unleash hell in the 1st part of the season,

He did just that last year...

didnt help.

 

[Coryea]

He did just that last year...

didnt help.

Actually he unleashed hell in December again.

 

[black and gold apex]

Would anything surprise you with how the Steelers are are operating today

 

[TDX27]

It's not just Tomlin's decision. He is a piece of the decision pie and that's it.

 

[steelhurt]

I wouldn’t think bringing back a 39 year old QB with not much of a line to protect him, no running game yet, we shall see, and minus your possession receiver in JuJu would be a good plan to have a non losing season.

 

[Steelr4evr]

Actually he unleashed hell in December again.

They're like a Space X rocket ship test. Take off really well ,but soon come back down and explode into a ball of fire.

 

[Ike Kelly]

Now hear me out.... What is the chance that the main reason Tomlin kept Ben was to try and maintain his "no losing season" record? Tomlin has a history of records being meaningful to him even if they aren't meaningful to the success of the team (see ABs 5 catches for 50yrds streak). And while Tomlin's streak of no losing seasons is about as useful as ABs streak it is definitely important to him and I'm wondering if he wasn't looking at this team going "now there is no way we're going to be competitive without Ben. Maybe if I keep him just 1 more year I can keep my streak alive"? We've decimated the roster but I think as long as Ben is on the team 8-8 is pretty realistic. Problem is that keeping him meant losing other players that the team could have really benefited from but who might not have shown in the win category without a franchise QB and that's why Tomlin decided to have a team that has a competent QB but with not nearly the components around him to be a contender instead of keeping the roster mostly intact but not having a franchise QB for next year and having his first losing season.

Thoughts?

Tweek, you get a transfusion from Coach recently? Please provide links denoting Tomlin has a history of records being meaningful. The only record I’ve ever heard him comment on is Lombardi trophies. To emphasize, when Willie Parker was in the running for a team Rushing record or League Rushing title, he stated the only record that’s meaningful is how many SB trophies their are in the glass case at the entrance to the Steelers offices

 

[SteelBuckeye]

Tweek, you get a transfusion from Coach recently? Please provide links denoting Tomlin has a history of records being meaningful. The only record I’ve ever heard him comment on is Lombardi trophies. To emphasize, when Willie Parker was in the running for a team Rushing record or League Rushing title, he stated the only record that’s meaningful is how many SB trophies their are in the glass case at the entrance to the Steelers offices

Shhhh ... Quiet .... The narrative must be satisfied. Tomlin is the fooseball debil.

 

[blitzburgh418]

He went 8&8 with mason and duck

 

[slashsteel]

He went 8&8 with mason and duck

That season can be looked at two fold. He went all the way down to a third stringer and still managed not to have a losing season. With a highly touted QB that wasn't a rookie he yet again missed the playoffs. I guess it is which way you lay on the pillow.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

That season can be looked at two fold. He went all the way down to a third stringer and still managed not to have a losing season. With a highly touted QB that wasn't a rookie he yet again missed the playoffs. I guess it is which way you lay on the pillow.

Who was the highly touted QB in 2019? Please don't say Mason Rudolph Slash.

 

[slashsteel]

Who was the highly touted QB in 2019? Please don't say Mason Rudolph Slash.

That is who they had a 1st round grade on right? I would consider first round prospects highly touted right?

 

[stuntmanmike]

This team out of the gate with tomlin, butler, Canada, reguardless of Ben, will be lucky to win 6 games... we’ll struggle to beat bengals

 

[steelhurt]

Tweek, you get a transfusion from Coach recently? Please provide links denoting Tomlin has a history of records being meaningful. The only record I’ve ever heard him comment on is Lombardi trophies. To emphasize, when Willie Parker was in the running for a team Rushing record or League Rushing title, he stated the only record that’s meaningful is how many SB trophies their are in the glass case at the entrance to the Steelers office

This team out of the gate with tomlin, butler, Canada, reguardless of Ben, will be lucky to win 6 games... we’ll struggle to beat bengals

We lost to them with Ben against some scrub QB at end of last season. Maybe we’re being too hard on the boys. They still have moves to make and a draft. Lots can change between now and start of season.

 

[SteelerFan448]

That is who they had a 1st round grade on right? I would consider first round prospects highly touted right?

I'll say this every time I hear the Steelers thought Rudolph was a first-round prospect. They're lying. In no world do they take Edmunds and Washington over a QB who they though had first-round talent. Not a chance.

 

[slashsteel]

I'll say this every time I hear the Steelers thought Rudolph was a first-round prospect. They're lying. In no world do they take Edmunds and Washington over a QB who they though had first-round talent. Not a chance.

Maybe they were blowing smoke up our arse. So far he has played like a ______ rounder. I will let you Yinzers er or Yinzhers fill in the blank.🤓

 

[SteelBuckeye]

That is who they had a 1st round grade on right? I would consider first round prospects highly touted right?

OH, I thought you meant that Mason was highly touted outside of their own building. 'Cause outside of the Steelers, I don't think many people would have considered him as "touted" ... let alone "Highly Touted". J.A.G.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

This team out of the gate with tomlin, butler, Canada, reguardless of Ben, will be lucky to win 6 games... we’ll struggle to beat bengals

8-8 next season, if Shades unleashes hell maybe 9-7.

 

[slashsteel]

8-8 next season, if Shades unleashes hell maybe 9-7.

Don't forget about that for sure extra game.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Don't forget about that for sure extra game.

Last I looked they weren't saying for sure until May. Of course with an odd number of games then Shades can't go .500.