One other Pittsburgh Steelers recap of Onerous Knocks. Episode 7, the ultimate one of many crew’s journey following their Wild Card loss, aired Tuesday evening. Due to Ross McCorkle for filling in for me with final week’s article. We’ll proceed with the little issues and total impressions from tonight’s present under.
And remember to take a look at our different article on Onerous Knocks I didn’t contact on under.
Tomlin Tries New Strategy To Break Shedding Streak
– Mike Tomlin’s message to the crew was fairly easy. Don’t get caught up trying forward, don’t dwell on trying again. Deal with the Baltimore Ravens. A message that didn’t finally land however that was his perspective of the week.
– This appears like one of many turnover T-shirts gamers get. T.J. Watt sporting one right here.
– Mike Tomlin moved two of the crew’s practices from the UPMC Rooney Sports activities Advanced to Acrisure Stadium. Pat Freiermuth wishing an actual sport would’ve been scheduled.
“Would’ve been so sick if we had been taking part in right here this weekend. It could’ve been superior. Might’ve, would’ve, ought to’ve.”
He’s nonetheless but to play a house playoff sport.
– A pleasant section on Kiya Tomlin, Mike’s spouse, and her clothes retailer in Pittsburgh. Noting that Mike generally pops in to say hey.
– Ravens head coach John Harbaugh providing a historical past lesson on Chuck Noll throughout a crew assembly. This can be a picture I didn’t anticipate to see in Baltimore main as much as a Steelers-Ravens playoff sport. I’d’ve guessed a mediocre Photoshop by a Steelers’ fan trolling.
– Tomlin with a “trains on the monitor” speech throughout a gathering, highlighting particular matchups on offense, protection, and particular groups.
– Tomlin and Harbaugh assembly pre-game.
“Man, we tied collectively for all times whether or not we wish to be or not. It’s a good looking factor,” Tomlin stated.
“It’s an honor,” Harbaugh replied.
– Frankly, the in-game highlights didn’t provide a lot. Plenty of 4k edits of the Ravens having their manner with Pittsburgh. Mike Tomlin shared continued frustration with being unable to maintain Jackson within the pocket, although he nonetheless made loads of performs from there anyway.
– Pittsburgh tried to remain optimistic, Wilson and Tomlin discussing a comeback popping out of the half and Wilson nonetheless having hope late within the sport. Tomlin’s second half message was clear.
“You be aggressive. Let’s play and play to win. It ain’t time for anything” Tomlin instructed Wilson alongside the sideline.
“Be aggressive as shit. Let’s dwell it,” Tomlin stated moments later to himself.
– In a second that parallels Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey following their 2020 Wild Card loss, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth sharing a quiet second on the bench after the sport. Harris is a free agent and I feel they understand he’s performed his final down for the Steelers.
– A number of Ravens coming as much as Cam Heyward post-game, together with Lamar Jackson. Who needed a jersey.
– And a photograph of Tomlin and Heyward strolling off the sector collectively, as they at all times do in away venues. This time, with a loss.
