Daily News & Links: Mike Tomlin Shines on Hard Knocks; Big Ben on Steelers Super Bowl Chances

Chris Ward |

Updated: Dec 4, 2024

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? To no surprise, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shined on the first episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in-season with the AFC North. His moment with George Pickens after the pick-six in Cincinnati and preparing Nick Herbig for the Bengals game was must-see TV.

Mike Tomlin to George Pickens After The Pick Six vs Cincinatti:

“Hey bro, it can’t define us today. I need you to stay with me. Hey this shit ain’t gonna decide the outcome of the game. It ain’t gonna decide the outcome of the game. Look at me, you aight? Alright, let’s go.”… pic.twitter.com/UjN3iDWcsq
— Dylan🔮🪼🦃🍂 (@dillybar2145__) December 4, 2024

Preparation. And Mike Tomlin calls Nick Herbig’s strip sack vs Bengals. Beautiful. #Steelers #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/6XpudRzRh0
— David Todd (@DavidMTodd) December 4, 2024

? Ryan Clark thinks Hard Knocks showed a side of Mike Tomlin that isn’t available to the public. He finds it mind-boggling that some Steelers fans want Tomlin fired.

“Pittsburgh @steelers fans that want Mike Tomlin fired should watch “Hard Knocks”, & tell me who you want to play for in the AFC North. The man was prophetic speaking life into his team for the Bengals’ win. The clarity in which he delivers a message is far beyond his contemporaries,” Clark wrote on X.

Pittsburgh @steelers fans that want Mike Tomlin fired should watch “Hard Knocks”, & tell me who you want to play for in the AFC North.

The man was prophetic speaking life into his team for the Bengals’ win. The clarity in which he delivers a message is far beyond his…
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) December 4, 2024

?Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger thinks the Steelers are legit Super Bowl contenders after their performance against the Bengals on Sunday.

Ben Roethlisberger calls the Steelers a Super Bowl Contender after their performance against the Bengals. (Via Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger) #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/eEOIf64D18
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) December 4, 2024

? Russell Wilson’s vintage moon ball was on display on Hard Knocks. The NFL Films crew got a great shot of his 36-yard completion to George Pickens on Sunday.

AFC North Hard Knocks is legit good.

Oh, and Russ’ moon ball is even better in slow motion with dramatic music! #HereWeGo #Steelers pic.twitter.com/iHbD857aEU
— Chad Tyson (@chadtyson) December 4, 2024

? Mike Tomlin has the second-best odds to win NFL Coach of the Year at +450, according to BetMGM. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is the the favorite with +110 odds.

Who would be your Coach of the Year pick 👀

(Odds via @BetMGM) pic.twitter.com/enzntwJzvE
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 3, 2024

? The Steelers and Buffalo Bills lead the league in total points gained on special teams and turnover contribution, according to Pro Football Focus. The Steelers are +15 in turnover differential this season with 25 takeaways and 10 turnovers. Only the Bills (+16) have a better turnover differential.