If there has been one surefire bet in the NFL the last two decades, it’s that Mike Tomlin does not have losing seasons. In Tomlin’s 17 years as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, he’s never finished the regular season with a losing record, at least reaching the eight- or nine-win threshold no matter the injuries, talent issues, or level of competition in any given season.
The Steelers won 10 games last season, despite abysmal quarterback play for most of the year and a midseason firing of their offensive coordinator. Yet after a few splash acquisitions this offseason – chiefly Patrick Queen, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields – the Steelers’ win total has been set at just 7.