For the primary time since 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers will not have Mike Tomlin on the sidelines for Week 1.
Mike McCarthy will take the reins after practically 20 years of Tomlin ball, seeking to instill his offensive philosophy on a crew extra identified for its capacity to get stops.
The Steelers will host the Atlanta Falcons, one other crew with a brand new head coach seeking to deliver some offensive juice. Nonetheless, Kevin Stefanski’s crew has some critical issues at quarterback, with Tua Tagovailoa as a placeholder for Michael Penix Jr.
That is why Tomlin appears to love his former crew’s possibilities on this one. Talking on NBC’s broadcast, the previous Tremendous Bowl champion recalled the final time Tua performed at Acrisure Stadium and the way ugly issues bought.
Mike Tomlin places Tua Tagovailoa on discover forward of Week 1
“It’s much less about Aaron (Rodgers) for me, and it’s extra in regards to the quarterback on the opposite aspect (Tua Tagovailoa),” Tomlin stated (h/t Terrible Asserting). “His final go to to Pittsburgh didn’t go effectively. I used to be within the stadium that day. They misplaced. He bought benched. So, I believe it’s going to be a great day for Mike McCarthy, Patrick Graham, Pittsburgh Steelers and Co.”
