Steelers Are Gearing Up To Have Brutal Conversation With Mike Tomlin: 'It's About The Situation'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have once again found themselves starting hot in a season and fading as the year progresses. The 2025 offseason was one of the most ambitious in recent franchise history, with Pittsburgh going all-in to acquire 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers in hopes of finally pushing the team back into true contender status. However, now sitting at 6-5, the Steelers have officially lost their lead in the AFC North, and what once looked like a promising campaign has quickly turned into a season that desperately needs saving.
With the year slipping away, conversations about longtime Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin have already begun to swirl. For years, many Steelers fans have believed there was no realistic scenario in which Tomlin would ever be fired. It’s been a longstanding debate within the national media that Tomlin is actually a great head coach, but many Steelers fans disagree and believe his message has grown stale. Most of those fans also don’t think Art Rooney II would ever fire Tomlin, no matter how frustrated the fanbase becomes.
However, NFL insider Albert Breer revealed on Wednesday that the Steelers are certainly open to having some brutal, uncomfortable discussions with Tomlin depending on how the 2025 season ends. It’s a rare acknowledgment from within league circles that even in a famously stable organization, patience may finally be wearing thin.
"I think it is gonna take having some real hard discussions on where they're at, on where Mike Tomlin's at, on how everyone feels about the position that they're in," Breer said on the
Sports Illustrated's YouTube channel after he was asked about Tomlin's future.
Of course, everything could still change. Tomlin has pulled off late-season turnarounds before, and a deep playoff run would erase much of the growing tension and immediately reshape public conversation.
However, until that happens, the reality remains: the Steelers have not won a playoff game since the 2016 season. For a franchise defined by excellence and postseason success, that drought looms larger than ever as Pittsburgh fights to salvage what was supposed to be its breakthrough year.
"There's no question that if Mike Tomlin became available, he would not last very long in the coaching market," Breer said. "Somebody would swoop in and snap him up. So this isn't about his value as a coach. It's about the situation that everybody's in."
Breer pointed out that Tomlin is still viewed around the league as an extremely exceptional head coach and leader capable of turning a franchise around. It seems similar to what Andy Reid had to go through with the Philadelphia Eagles, as sometimes a new face is needed.
Steelers May Finally Be Ready To Move On From Mike Tomlin
In Reid’s case, it ended up working out for both the Eagles and for him personally when he moved to the Kansas City Chiefs. All parties won Super Bowls and experienced many meaningful victories. That is the path many suggest Tomlin should consider, not just for the Steelers, but for himself.
Whatever has been tried so far has not worked in the minds of many fans. Still, in the NFL, it is never over, and Tomlin is not giving up. He is preparing to find a way to get his team to pull off an upset win in Week 13 at home against the Buffalo Bills. If Pittsburgh can sneak out of Acrisure Stadium with a win over Josh Allen, it would certainly change the outlook on the 2025 season. A loss, however, would continue this discussion and only amplify it.
Steelers fans, what percent chance would you give that Pittsburgh moves on from Mike Tomlin after the 2025 season?
‘We’ve Been Doubted, But We Showed Who We Are’: Ben Johnson’s Powerful Locker Room Speech
The Chicago Bears delivered one of their most impressive wins of the season, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24–15 on the road in a game that has fans and analysts buzzing. But it wasn’t just the victory on the scoreboard that stole the spotlight; it was the powerful words of head coach
After the final whistle blew, Johnson delivered a message that not only rallied his team but also fired up an entire fanbase. In the midst of the celebration, Johnson passionately declared,
Johnson’s words encapsulated everything that the Bears’ season has represented up to this point. After an offseason of uncertainty, where many wrote off the Bears as a team still in the rebuilding phase, this win against the defending NFC champions signaled a new era for the franchise. They are no longer the underdogs; they are a force to be reckoned with.
The Bears had been written off by many experts and pundits before the season even began. Questions surrounded their roster, their new coaching staff, and whether they could step up against the elite teams of the NFC. The Eagles, with their potent offense and strong defensive line, were widely favored to crush the Bears. But Johnson’s team showed incredible resilience, dominating in all three phases of the game, and proving that they belonged in the conversation with the NFL’s top contenders.
The game was a complete performance. D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai delivered a dynamic rushing attack that shredded the Eagles' defense, while the Bears’ defense stepped up when it mattered most, containing Jalen Hurts and the explosive Eagles offense. The win was more than just a statistical achievement—it was a clear message to the rest of the league: the Bears are back.
For Johnson, his post-game speech wasn’t just about the players on the field. It was about belief. He knows the journey isn’t over, but this win was a statement to his players, his staff, and his fans that the Bears are no longer a team fighting for respect—they’ve earned it. With a playoff berth now firmly within reach, Johnson’s message couldn’t be clearer: the Bears are ready for the big moments.
Fans flooded social media, praising Johnson’s leadership and the energy he brought to the locker room. Chicago hasn’t felt this kind of momentum in years, and with the team’s current five-game winning streak, there’s a genuine sense of excitement about what’s to come.
As the Bears prepare for their next challenge, Johnson’s powerful speech serves as a reminder that this team has all the pieces needed to compete for a championship. The Bears are on the rise, and they’re not looking back.
