Former Steelers scout calls for firing head coach Mike Tomlin.
Former NFL scout John Middlekauff does not. Speaking on his podcast, Three and Out, Middlekauff stated that the Steelers should have dismissed Tomlin during the season due to the team’s lack of success outside of non-losing records, and that if Pittsburgh wants to climb out of its rut, moving on is the best option.
“They should have moved on from Tomlin last year,” Middlekauff stated. “As I mentioned, it’s time for a fresh start… I believe the Steelers are in a little of trouble. They’re not going to be bad, but I think they’ll fall into the same category as before.”
The Steelers most certainly never considered firing Tomlin, and it may take much more than a “rut” for them to move on from a Hall of Fame-worthy coach. However, detractors have continued to surface, and to some extent, this is justified.
With Pittsburgh having not won a playoff game in several years, Tomlin faces increased pressure to take this team to the next level. And in 2024, all eyes will be on him to do exactly that – and silence critics who believe he should be removed.
