Mike Tomlin Defends Steelers’ Focus Amid Playoff Drought Woes

Mike Tomlin Defends Steelers’ Focus Amid Playoff Drought Woes

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin dismisses discussions around his team’s playoff drought, stating that engaging in the conversation is simply making excuses. Since 2016, the Steelers have not secured a playoff victory, extending their current streak to six consecutive losses—the longest active streak in the NFL. Tomlin emphasizes his focus on improvement, expressing little concern for public opinion or past failures, and insists that the only way…

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Responds to Criticism of Playoff Failures

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at minicamp on June 10, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now If all goes according to plan, Mike Tomlin could become the winningest head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history this season. However, a sizable portion of the franchise’s fan base is unhappy that the sideline mainstay hasn’t delivered when it matters most. On a recent episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” co-host and former Steelers safety Ryan Clar…

Mike Tomlin Explains Why He Doesn’t Defend Steelers’ Playoff Drought

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has no energy for the no-losing-seasons conversation. He also, however, gives no life to the conversation about his playoff drought. Since 2016, his Steelers have not won a single playoff game. While it burns him to lose these games, he has no response to the criticism for it. “Engaging in that […]