Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Addresses Media Ahead of HOF Game

Tuesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin took to the media regarding the team's upcoming Hall of Fame preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. He addressed the team's progress thus far through training camp, the status of a few veterans, and faces (old and new) we'll be seeing suit up in the black and gold come Thursday. That includes players who will be resting, giving more opportunities to see some new starters and increased playing time.

"It's going to be great to see some new people." Tomlin continued. "We're not going to be too complex in terms of some of the schematics. We just want to see who can play football." 

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For those wondering about rookie first round draft pick, Najee Harris, Tomlin was clear that we'll be seeing our fair share of the young phenom.

Tomlin also spoke on QB Dwayne Haskins and his progress, and how "he's grown leaps and bounds." Tomlin mentioned that Haskins will most likely end the first half, while QB Joshua Dobbs will most likely finish the game.

Seeing as how this is the HOF game, Tomlin was also asked about former Steelers head coach and HOF inductee, Bill Cowher, and if he would let the former coach call a play during the game.

"Bill can have whatever he wants. He can call half a play if he wants to."

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All jokes aside, you can tell Coach Tomlin and the Steelers are looking forward to Thursday. There's a lot to find out, and one thing's for sure, they'll know a lot more about each other by Friday morning.

"We're going to know a heck of a lot more walking out of that stadium than we will walking in. And that's the exciting part."

Watch the full presser here:

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