2025-2026 NFL Thread

[pachyderm]

It went viral so you guys might have seen this, but this kid: 😆 😆 😆

It happened to a Philadelphian though... soooooo... I'm fine with it.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

I think the ownership conveyed the idea that he will not be coaching the steelers next year and gave him the option of leaving on his own

There is also another rumor.

So one of the places I used to hang out on is SteelerFury. Someone there had heard a rumor that there was a long time coach who was thinking of walking away. Now it is being said they were talking about Tomlin. Tomlin was unhappy that a portion of the fanbase was vocal about wanting him gone.

 

[maflynn]

Tomlin was unhappy that a portion of the fanbase was vocal about wanting him gone.

So he got butt hurt this season because the team was turning out yet another mediocre performance. He better not head to NY or Philly to coach, lol

 

[maflynn]

I'll just place this here, lol

 

[Non-Euclidean]

An interesting post from Steeler Fury

Gonzo:


A large problem of the Tomlin regime was the illogical inconsistencies that smacked of (maybe there were other reasons) a BS sales job on the owner or fans.

stating they play tough/smashmouth football when they most definitely didnt - yet not drafting and developing players and skills set that fit that
gaslighting that they dont run a U-shaped offense (Avoiding middle of the field)
firing OCs on the premise of bad results but then forcing any new hire to run the exact same thing
misconstruing attrition/ToP as tough aggressive football - it isnt it is simply wasting time and avoiding mistakes as your sole premise
blaming execution while obviously not focusing on discipline in player selection and training
stating they have historic and fabulous schemes when they dont -- its the exact same thing
easing in time after time after time after time when it has been consistently a Bad plan that results in blow outs
refusing to change anything in approach for playoff games - despite saying you dont do that
signing Freirmuth a fan favorite and then bringing in Jonnu Smith who is obviously not an upgrade, mild malcontent and had one decent year
just a few of the many false premises and contradictions

in the end, it became easy to see through the BS ... because it was glaring that they did the same Simple thing every game every year; were obviously BS-ing with their explanations and were Happy to be 9-8. Those shots in Booth during Texans showed what I think was Rooney realizing he was very very wrong about things -- it was of course likely intentional blind ignorance/wishful and lazy thinking. I have always been curious if it was Khan that helped along/devised this trap for Tomlin thus year -- let him have his vets and everything he wants because it will fail because his Plan is BS and when this fails there will be no denying the real Problem

 

[maflynn]

That was quick

ESPN is reporting that Harbaugh and the giants are finalizing a deal. One has to wonder if the giants suddenly became more motivated to sign him, and thus paying $$$$ once Pittsburgh position became available.

Its hard to pass up the steelers who tend to keep coaches around a long time, but I think overall the trajectory of the giants is better and roster wise the giants are more robust

Dealing with the pressures of playing in NY though - that's not a fun experience imo.

 

[pachyderm]

That was quick

ESPN is reporting that Harbaugh and the giants are finalizing a deal. One has to wonder if the giants suddenly became more motivated to sign him, and thus paying $$$$ once Pittsburgh position became available.

Its hard to pass up the steelers who tend to keep coaches around a long time, but I think overall the trajectory of the giants is better and roster wise the giants are more robust

Dealing with the pressures of playing in NY though - that's not a fun experience imo.

NY does have a promising young QB and RB.

Although both had some serious injuries this past season.

 

[maflynn]

NY does have a promising young QB and RB.

Although both had some serious injuries this past season.

Yep, the bones are there, good draft position (they screwed the pooch by winning the last game), a good roster, and good cap space. The same cannot be said for most other teams looking for a coach.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

That was quick

ESPN is reporting that Harbaugh and the giants are finalizing a deal. One has to wonder if the giants suddenly became more motivated to sign him, and thus paying $$$$ once Pittsburgh position became available.

Its hard to pass up the steelers who tend to keep coaches around a long time, but I think overall the trajectory of the giants is better and roster wise the giants are more robust

Dealing with the pressures of playing in NY though - that's not a fun experience imo.

I dont think Harbaugh was ever on the Steelers radar.

He is too old (for them) and they will want another long term coach.

They won't make a hasty pick and are in no hurry to get their coach.

If the Giants were worried about Harbaugh-Steelers they could have, and probably did have, conversations with the Steelers about him.

The Rooney and the Mara families have a very close relationship. See Actress Rooney Mara

 

[maflynn]

I dont think Harbaugh was ever on the Steelers radar.

I have to disagree - I have no inside news, but it would be foolish for them to ignore or not be interested. He's the same type of coach that they've had,Tomlin, Cowher, and Noll. To be honest, I don't think his age came into the conversation

hey also won't make a hasty pick and are in no hurry to get their coach.

This may be true, but that will be to their detriment, while the franchise is storied and the position is such that many coaching prospects want to go there, they have to face reality that this team needs a full rebuild and their first few years as HC won't be great.

 

[Madhatter32]

I have to disagree - I have no inside news, but it would be foolish for them to ignore or not be interested. He's the same time of coach that they've had,Tomlin, Cowher, and Noll. To be honest, I don't think his age came into the conversation


This may be true, but that will be to their detriment, while the franchise is storied and the position is such that many coaching prospects want to go there, they have to face reality that this team needs a full rebuild and their first few years as HC won't be great.

Yes I would agree that Harbaugh would be an excellent fit in Pittsburgh, one of the best head coaching positions in the NFL -- as that job usually comes with a long commitment from ownership.

 

[maflynn]

And this is why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be at best 10-7 in 2026, and 10-7 in 2027
Steelers owner Art Rooney II dismisses idea of rebuild under new HC

When asked whether the Steelers would consider overhauling the current roster and entering a "rebuild" phase, Rooney responded that he doesn't "like that word," and added that he is "not sure why you waste a year of your life not trying to contend."

Sometimes you have to hit the pause button and replenish the roster, clearly doing the same thing for the past 7+ years has not worked out well for them.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

And this is why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be at best 10-7 in 2026, and 10-7 in 2027
Steelers owner Art Rooney II dismisses idea of rebuild under new HC


Sometimes you have to hit the pause button and replenish the roster, clearly doing the same thing for the past 7+ years has not worked out well for them.
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Nothing like making future predictions based on one comment by Art II (who might not be running the team in 2027), way before the new coaching staff is in there and take the reigns.

 

[maflynn]

Nothing like making future predictions based on one comment by Art II (who might not be running the team in 2027), way before the new coaching staff is in there and take the reigns.

Thank you, its a gift I have

 

[maflynn]

Albert Breer explains a number of things regarding the Steelers, and it just reemphasized my point of how out of touch Rooney's comments were regarding not rebuilding.

Breer focuses on the age of the team as the major reason why the steelers have to rebuild, but of the owner is against that, then the roster will be patched yet again and they'll continue not to make any progress

 

[Macky-Mac]

And this is why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be at best 10-7 in 2026, and 10-7 in 2027
Steelers owner Art Rooney II dismisses idea of rebuild under new HC

maybe......but maybe a 10-7 future is overly optimistic. While Steeler fans hope for a magic improvement with a new coach, it's also possible that the team will fade away even further from their glory days

 

[Mousse]

Breer focuses on the age of the team as the major reason why the steelers have to rebuild, but of the owner is against that, then the roster will be patched yet again and they'll continue not to make any progress

Have team owners learned nothing from Jerry Jones? Team owners need to stop meddling in the football side of the business. There was only one Al Davis and he was a football guy before becoming an owner.

The successful teams are the ones that hire the best football personnel and let them run the football side.

 

[Corefile]