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Former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff Thinks Mike Tomlin Making Wrong Move Towards Russell Wilson

Fans, analysts, coaches, and now former NFL general managers believe Mike Tomlin is making a mistake by starting QB Russell Wilson Sunday night against the New York Jets, the clear trend that seems to be happening ahead of this game. Former Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff respects Tomlin but says pivoting to Wilson and away from Justin Fields is a mistake.

“I have a great deal of respect for, when you’re talking about a head coach and, and what Mike Tomlin does and what he’s done,” Dimitroff said on The Zach Gelb Show Wednesday. “I love his approach to football.