Ben Roethlisberger performed below Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin from the time Tomlin accepted the job in 2007 up till the long run Corridor of Fame quarterback retired after the 2021 season.
On the newest version of his “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger” podcast, the Steelers legend mentioned the truth that pockets of Pittsburgh followers need the membership to fire Tomlin in January.
Does Ben Roethlisberger see writing on the wall relating to way forward for Mike Tomlin?
“Possibly it’s a clean-house time,” Roethlisberger stated concerning the state of affairs, per Michael David Smith of Professional Soccer Speak. “Possibly it’s time. I like Coach Tomlin. I’ve a whole lot of respect for Coach Tomlin. However perhaps it’s greatest for him, too. Possibly a recent begin for him is what’s greatest. Whether or not that’s within the execs, perhaps go be Penn State’s head coach. You understand what he would do at Penn State? He would most likely go win nationwide championships. As a result of he’s a fantastic recruiter.”
Recent reports have stated that it might be a “main shock” if Tomlin and the Steelers parted methods this coming winter. He has by no means had a shedding season, has guided the membership to a Tremendous Bowl championship and signed a three-year contract extension in June 2024. That stated, Tomlin hasn’t led the Steelers to a playoff win because the 2016 marketing campaign.
Pittsburgh ended Week 6 of the 2025 season at 4-1 however has since misplaced 5 of seven video games to fall to 6-6. A Steelers franchise that has a protracted historical past of not firing head coaches has solely employed three coaches since 1969. Roethlisberger famous {that a} divorce involving the Steelers and Tomlin does not essentially must get ugly.
How Ben Roethlisberger thinks Steelers might finish Mike Tomlin period
“You go, ‘Hey, coach, hear, it’s most likely greatest for all events concerned, let’s begin over,'” Roethlisberger added throughout the podcast. “…Coach Tomlin’s been right here a very long time. You’d give him a statue, no matter you’ve received to do, as a result of he deserves it, he’s earned it. But it surely’s time to search out that subsequent man. Who’s that subsequent man that may very well be right here for the following 20 years?”
It is value mentioning that the Steelers will reclaim first place within the AFC North standings in the event that they beat the 6-6 Baltimore Ravens this coming Sunday. As of Wednesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had Pittsburgh as a six-point highway underdog for that recreation. The Steelers and Ravens will meet once more at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium in Week 18.
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