The job of an NFL coach can be a thankless one at times. Few actually get praised when their team has a lot of success, but the criticism comes quickly and eagerly whenever they fail. In his 12th season leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, Head Coach Mike Tomlin is once again feeling the heat from outside the organization as his team weathers a three-game losing streak with two top teams up next on the docket.
Having previously been in position to secure a bye week for themselves, the Steelers are now simply trying to retain a meager edge in their own division race, failing which they could miss the postseason altogether, sitting now at 7-5-1.