Death, taxes and the Steelers having a record over .500. Few things are more certain in life than those three things for the last 17 years, but that’s what happens when you have Mike Tomlin as your head coach.
Despite roster shortcomings or injuries, Tomlin has proven to be among the best when it comes to getting the most out of his players. Still, year after year it seems the consensus media routinely fades his chances breaking the .500 record threshold.
This year, the mark is set at 8.5 wins, something that former NFL defensive end Chris Long can’t wrap his head around.