Mike Tomlin Getting Roasted On Social Media For Decision To Punt On 4th And 1 Late In The Game

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made a very questionable decision in tonight’s playoff game against the Cleveland Browns. Working on a comeback, the Steelers had a fourth and one at around midfield. Tomlin Chose to punt, and the Browns would go on to score a touchdown to extend their lead.

Social media has exploded, attacking Tomlin’s conservative decision.


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If the Steelers can’t mount a comeback, Tomlin is going to have to wear a lot of criticism on his sleeve. He’s losing to a team that has dealt with COVIS issues all week, and doesn’t even have their head coach available tonight.

I’m sure Tomlin will have some sort of witty comment on why he chose to punt instead of keep his team’s momentum going in that spot, but the decision just seems baffling to me. Especially considering that you have Ben Roethlisberger as your quarterback. Big Ben would figure to be a guy who’s pretty much automatic on a QB sneak from less than a yard away.

Mike Tomlin gambled on his defense, and it didn’t pan out. We’ll see if that call ends up being the dagger on the Steelers season. Luckily for Tomlin, he has a pretty good resume to point to if/when people want to attack him.


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