Mike Tomlin may have his problems as a head coach, but he’s still been an exceptional embodiment of the Steelers, consistently keeping the team competitive, even if the roster has flaws. However, Tomlin’s greatest strength may be his ability as a leader.
Players have spoken in the past about Tomlin’s honesty in his approach to coaching, and it seems this is one of many reasons why he is so respected around the league. One of the biggest examples of Tomlin’s willingness to go against the grain, both for the sake of his own morals and to improve the Steelers, is when he hired Brian Flores in 2022.