Quote Originally Posted by st33lersguy View Post
I noticed my comment was on there, I hope I didn't imply that Tomlin didn't inherit an excellent team (because I was implying that he did).
As for your comment, it puts to rest the insane idea that Tomlin didn't inherit a loaded team. Plus had Ben not been rushed back after the apendectomy (and especially after the concussion he suffered in Atlanta) they make the playoffs in 2006. Even with Ben being rushed back with the appendectomy, the 2006 team was a Ricardo Colclough fumble, a Nate Washington false start, and a Charlie Batch start (after Ben's concussion) away from 11-5
Besides Ben, how was the offense "loaded?" The offensive line sucked - for years. Willie Parker was the feature back - a HUGE step down from the Bus. Ward was our best WR - for years. That's NOT a loaded offense. And 2/3 of our salary cap was tied up in - wait for it - the defense during the same time period, which is exactly why it wasn't a loaded offense. A part of me still wonders why Ben didn't ask for a trade years ago.

I'll say it again - a good team. Not a great one.