The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs this season, but the team finished with a winning record at 9-8 after an abysmal 2-6 start. After the team’s by week, Pittsburgh flipped the script and went 7-2, including finishing the season on a four-game winning streak. Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson credited head coach Mike Tomlin’s motivational ability for sparking the Steelers turnaround.
“He is probably top five in speakers I have been around,” Dotson said via Teresa Varley on Steelers.com. “When he speaks, his speeches stick with you. He will give you a top-tier speech every morning and it will really motivate you, even just for practice.