Tomlin takes heat for late-game calls
Keeping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the AFC wild-card game Sunday with the Steelers protecting an 18-point lead late in the fourth quarter was coach Mike Tomlin's call.
So was the decision to pass on third down, the play in which Roethlisberger injured his right ankle while being brought down by Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake.
Roethlisberger sported a walking boot after the game but said Tuesday he will play against the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional playoff game Sunday.
Tomlin took responsibility for the play calling at his weekly news conference and absolved offensive coordinator Todd Haley of any wrongdoing.
“I got a little overaggressive there,” Tomlin said. “It goes beyond taking responsibility. I made the call, so don't ask Todd about it on Thursday.” ...........
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Let me guess...he's taking the blame for Haley's terrible calls???
:lol:
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Let me guess...he's taking the blame for Haley's terrible calls???
:lol:
I know you're not asking Todd. You were just told not to. You've been told. So who are you asking?
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I hope some one (Tomlin, Haley, Ben whoever) learned from the 'dodged' bullet !
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pczach
so perfect I had to steal it :grin:
hope you don't mind
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smokin3000gt
so perfect I had to steal it :grin:
hope you don't mind
Gonna miss the "cool shades" hippo... :chuckle:
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Gonna miss the "cool shades" hippo... :chuckle:
I agree. The Cool Shades Hippo along w/Preach's signature and Tiger's Airplane "Jive" talker avatar make me smile.
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Being up 18 with 4 minutes to go is a good problem to have. I hope it happens again Sunday.
The biggest problem is that the WR ran the wrong route and exposed Ben. But Ben should've thrown it away and problem solved.
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smokin3000gt
so perfect I had to steal it :grin:
hope you don't mind
Have at it brother!
I love that gif. :sofunny: It deserves a place where we can see it all the time.
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tube517
I agree. The Cool Shades Hippo along w/Preach's signature and Tiger's Airplane "Jive" talker avatar make me smile.
Knock yo'self a pro, Slick.
(Thank you, kind sir.)
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DesertSteel
Being up 18 with 4 minutes to go is a good problem to have. I hope it happens again Sunday.
The biggest problem is that the WR ran the wrong route and exposed Ben. But Ben should've thrown it away and problem solved.
Ben has just never learned to throw the ball away. It's one of his faults. Sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes it's bad.
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SteelerFanInStl
Ben has just never learned to throw the ball away. It's one of his faults. Sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes it's bad.
Exactly. Ben bears the greatest responsibility for being hit on that play. Still... in the 4th I was saying to the TV "Rest Bell. Put in Williams. You FINALLY have Bell so you play him in garbage time against cheapshotting Suh? Why is Shazier in? Same thing. OMG will you just sit Ben let Landry hand off to D Will?!"
I think a lot differently than Tomlin. Keep in mind Brn and Bell had combined to go 3 and out in back to back drives before the hit/pick... Landry can do that.
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teegre
Knock yo'self a pro, Slick.
(Thank you, kind sir.)
My mama didn't raise no dummies, I dug yo rap! :chuckle:
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SteelerFanInStl
Ben has just never learned to throw the ball away. It's one of his faults. Sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes it's bad.
Exactly. Risk/reward.