If Fantuna didn’t get hurt Jones probably would’ve been been benched. You can say playing on the opposite side is a massive learning curve but multiple players have successfully demonstrated it is possible.
So basically Tomlin would have benched a guy he used multiple assets to draft for… the guy who ended up being statistically the worst LT in the league?
Khan is the guy who traded up for and said Jones was the LT of the future not Tomlin. Just like Denver o line looks better without RW I am sure ours will also. Jones was extremely raw everyone knows that. Troy is the better player maybe he should get 1st shot a LT since it’s his natural collegiate position. McCormick shouldn’t play RG he should sit until LG is available
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Well yes Jones play in pre season and in the first few weeks warranted a benching. Maybe he was hurt. Moore gave up 3 sacks before the bye. Moore struggled after the bye Jones gave up 7 sacks before the byeYou are avoiding what I wrote on purpose and trying to move the goal posts.
I don’t care who you want to claim drafted BJ - it’s irrelevant.
Tomlin is responsible for the development of the players, not Khan.
You literally just admitted Tomlin is so f***ing stupid and arrogant that he would have started Moore over Jones if TF didn’t get injured.
We agree on this point at least.
Moore put up some of the most atrocious stats I’ve ever seen from a LT this season - 12 sacks and 41 pressures.
That’s insanely bad. Dude was a human turnstile!
He was also one of the worst LT in the league in 2023 as well:
PFF: Dan Moore Jr. Is 2023's Worst Pass-Blocking OT
Pro Football Focus isn’t fond of Dan Moore Jr. And given how harshly the outlet has graded him, the feeling is probably mutual. With PFF’s Week 18 grading completed, we have final regular-season numbers to examine. And as has consistently been the theme throughout the year, Moore finished in the...
So it’s not like Tomlin got caught off guard by Moore having a one off poor season.
And this is the guy Tomlin wanted to ride and die with?
Moore and BJ were an atrocious T duo in 2023, yet Tomlin decided to run it back and had… the worst T duo in the league in 2024!
What are the odds!
And you can’t see how that’s a massive issue in poor judgement?
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Understood, but I don't want that to be rookie speak. Is the dude good with being on the right side or not.
As of 3 weeks ago he said they had not decided if he was going to be a LT or RT according to him. Jones is the one who wants to play LT. Troy just wants to play
I don’t think they bring back Wilson. I honestly feel Khan tells him to go shop around. I also expect Fields to test free agency. Most of the beat reporters believe it will be fields.Fowler: Mike Tomlin's Loyalty to Russell Wilson Could Show During Free Agency
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN believes Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s loyalty to quarterback Russell Wilson could pop up during […]
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN believes Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s loyalty to quarterback Russell Wilson could pop up during free agency. Wilson had a promising start with the Steelers in 2024, but he and the team collapsed down the stretch, losing five straight.
“Russell Wilson has made the Steelers a priority. He loved it there. He would like to be the quarterback there,” Fowler said on SportsCenter on Thursday. “Certainly, Mike Tomlin feels a commitment or a loyalty to Wilson that could show over time here in the next couple of weeks.”
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God if that happens bigdaddy's head will explode since all their issues have been Wilson's fault and not Tomlin's....
If Fields goes elsewhere he is my 2nd choice optionEverybody gonna be stunned when this dude shows up on day 1 of free agency,
No I have said Tomlin is at fault for a lot of things. I want him to stay the heck out lf the offense. I want him to be a ceo type HC and just focus on game day. I want him to trust his pro scouts and Khan more.
