Within the aftermath of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, followers and media throughout have began discussing his legacy. For essentially the most half, followers and media alike each acknowledge his total success and that it was time for his 19-year tenure to return to an finish.
It is potential Tomlin, 53, coaches once more, though based mostly on studies, that is no less than one 12 months away as he spends a 12 months away from the sideline, both serving as analyst on TV or simply having fun with extra time with household. However for some, he does not want to teach once more to be able to earn eventual enshrinement within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame.
Nevertheless, an individual who is aware of Tomlin very properly does not share that opinion. Most of Tomlin’s former gamers have a tendency to stay up for him when confronted with questions on his legacy, however not James Harrison.
James Harrison does not really feel Tomlin deserves the Corridor of Fame
The previous NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr, who performed for Tomlin all through most of his 17-year profession and spent components of 14 of these seasons in Pittsburgh, is not shopping for his previous coach as worthy of being enshrined within the place most across the recreation discuss with as “Soccer Heaven” in Canton, Ohio.
When requested if Tomlin is a Corridor of Famer by his co-host and fellow former Steeler Joe Haden on their “Deebo and Joe” podcast, Harrison gave an emphatic “no” response after which used a well-liked purpose typically cited by Tomlin critics.
“He hasn’t made disciples,” mentioned Harrison, arguing that Tomlin does not have a training tree. No Tomlin assistant left the Steelers and loved success as a head coach elsewhere.
