For Max Starks, it’s hard to think of a coach doing a better job while leading the Pittsburgh Steelers than Mike Tomlin. Despite so many statistics that would indicate a middling to miserable season, a low-scoring offense, negative point-differential, a defense that allows too many explosive plays, the Steelers sit right in the thick of the playoff race as the NFL turns the page to December. At 7-4, Pittsburgh controls its playoff destiny and with home games and a favorable schedule unfolding, the Steelers could be an 11-win team by Christmas.
Appearing on the Arizona-based Bickley & Marotta podcast ahead of Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Arizona Cardinals, Starks gave Tomlin the highest of grades for the job he’s done this season.