Coach Mike Tomlin Press Conference (July 24) | Pittsburgh Steelers
Man, really good first day. Um, love practice at 155. Man, the heat helped us. There’s no question that heat helps uh physical development individually and collectively. Appreciate the fans. It’s just good to be back in Latro man at St. Vincent and and formally beginning this team development process. A lot of good energy today. Obviously, a lot to coach and learn. Uh, but we’re just at the beginning of this thing and so um it’s reasonable to be really excited, but they display that. Um, normal bumps and bruises associated with the first day. Nothing uh of any significance worth mentioning. A couple heat related illnesses and so forth. I’d imagine guys will bounce back and continue on uh tomorrow. I’ll pause and open up for questions. Is John Smith is he one of the heat related? No, he can just be described as dayto-day. We’ll get him out here sooner rather than later, I’m sure. How about same thing, Mike? Aaron said it was good to get that kick out of the way on the first day of PQ. Is it a as a coach? I mean, is that just something that you, you know, do you put any stock into what happens on the result of a play on the first day of practice? Absolutely not. Mike, in terms of your team culture when you bring in a player of Aaron’s profile and experience, how does how do you make sure that you maintain the culture you’ve always had? You know, um, when in Rome, he’s going to be Roman. Um, and it’s our job to, you know, teach him how we do things. But not only him, guys like Jaylen Ramsey and others, man, we got a lot of new significant players. As a coach, I embrace that challenge of educating them not only about the things that we value, but how we go about our business here. They all been really receptive to it. Aaron said that his sweetmate is DK Metaf. Was that your choice? Did you pair them up to live together like that? That seems appropriate, doesn’t it? Jaylen Ramsay in the slot today when you guys first came out. Is that something we should read into on day one or not just yet? you’re going to do it anyway. So, so have at it, man. But, uh, get your cameras ready. You’re gonna see him in a lot of places. Is Juan Thornhill a more significant guy than he was six weeks ago given those moves? I think just by virtue of the transaction, that’s an obvious answer to that question. Certainly, in the short time we’ve got to know Caleb Johnson since he’s come on board since the draft, um, do you feel like he’s got a pretty high floor as a rookie? He does. Um, he’s highly conditioned and that helps development. when you’re in really good shape, you can take additional reps. Um, and reps equals to get better. And so, um, he handled the first leg of it. He’s come in really good shape. He’s really engaged and obviously he’s got some talent. You guys saw that today. Mike, obviously OTAA is a mini camp as well. Where have you seen Pton Wilson take a step from one to two? Man, stay tuned. You know, we got one practice in year two and so, you know, I’d be making something up if I if I if I characterize any development at this juncture, but I’m sure it’s going to show itself. Uh, he’s positioning himself to do so because he’s a hard worker. Uh, he’s got really good football character. I know you love the heat, but how do you think your players seem to handle it today? I think I think I think everybody that’s a real competitor appreciates it because they realize you can’t run from it. You got to run to it. Um, and when you have a good mindset, man, then it’s it’s an asset to you uh when you get in hot environments. Joey said in OTAAS he was looking forward to some reps against DK. Did you do you want to see them go up against each other? I I want to see I want to see all of those guys compete. You know, everybody going to get their shot at a guy like that. I’m sure Jaylen feels the same way. I’m sure Slay feels the same way. Um I’m sure DK feels the same way. And um that’s what’s great about a camp environment when we’re practicing good on good and we take the iron on iron principle to getting better. Kiana Benton said he thinks he’s probably in the best shape he’s been. Do you see that from him too and can drafting a couple guys at that position motivate guys too? Again, it’s early and so he’ll continue to to to get an opportunity to display that. But certainly um talent acquisition is a motivator. It’s a natural motivator for everyone. With a guy like Darren, how do you balance getting him the reps he needs versus his age? And you know, when Ben was here, he used to take every other day for every day. You know, it’s really simple, man. Um, you know, different people need different number of reps based on their intellect and experience and so forth. In an environment like this, it’s my job to give the guys what they need. Um, the less they need, the more opportunities and reps for those that need additional. And so, sometimes I’ll take some reps away from him. I’ll allocate him to Will Howard, but that’s just a natural kind of common sense approach to getting the collective ready. Last one here, Mike, when we spoke with Johnny Smith and Will Howard earlier today, they really highlighted the way that Dodgers communicates with them on offense. What have you noticed just in terms of his style of communication? I really hadn’t uh paid a lot of attention to this point. I’m I’m s certainly not surprised uh that they have that perspective on him. Uh he’s been a good communicator with me. He’s been on the job a long time. Uh if you’re going to gain cohesion, certainly communication is a component of it. All right. Thanks, guys.
Coach Mike Tomlin talks after the Steelers training camp practice on Thursday, July 24
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I watched this video and realized that my plans for the evening have changed. I will be re-watching it over and over again🍓
that edit tho 😘🍭
this belongs in weird youtube hall of fame 💚🍓
"When in Rome his gonna be Roman"😭😭
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Can’t wait for bro to dip
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I’ll pause and open up for questions! “ When in Rome he gonna be Roman! “ “ we will take the iron on iron principle” Tomlin is in full entertainment mode right now!
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Let's GO!!!!! Excited for this season
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Back on this Mike T train….16th year no losing seasons🟡🔴🔵 + AFC Championship
8 years without a playoff win. 3 playoff wins in 14 years. He should be asked why he still deserves the job with a record that putrid.