Why did Mike Tomlin pick the Ravens?

I’m still trying to figure this one out. According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Steelers‘ head coach Mike Tomlin picked the Ravens to win the AFC North in the 2009 season.

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probably because the ravens got to the AFC title game and have a good young QB

Although I think losing their defensive coordinator, a top linebacker and safety and two (old) starting CBs and starting center are all bad news for the purple gang

I think the D nose dives this year, but we’ll see.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Mar 28, 2009 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Correction:

You hope the D nose dives this year.

by BAL_Hawk on Mar 31, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course I hope so

when LeBeau leaves I’ll be worried for the Steelers D.

I’m sure it will still be tough to run on the ravens, but I don’t see you guys being 2nd in most categories again.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Mar 31, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are right!

I see the Steelers being 2nd in most categories, Ravens will be 1st

by killercrabcake on Apr 8, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's all about his "Underdog" mentality

He’s just trying to motivate his team and convince them that they’ll still the underdogs even with a SB Trophy. Not!

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 4, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Its more to do with the whole don’t assume you are the best becasue of what has happened. He wants the team to stay humble. He picked the browns to win last year.

by archon095 on Apr 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and you think...

…anyone, including the Browns and the Steelers, fall for that sh*t for one second!?

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 9, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Steeler P.O.V

I think being defending champs its easy to get ahead of yourself, I think this is just Tomlin trying to keep us grounded a little. Last year was last year. Ravens look strong heading into this season

Im being wise not to underestimate you guys. Lets go season ‘09 cant wait for Pittsburgh vs B’More!

BLITZBURGH IS BACK

by Steeler_ on Apr 9, 2009 7:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

but make no bones about it, everyone knows Pittsburgh is the favorite, including the Steelers players, no matter what Tomlin says. Besides, you have to feel it inside that you are the best, in order to win. There is no place in football for thinking otherwise.

Rexx

by Rexx on Apr 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who really cares what Tomlin thinks?

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Apr 16, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I do and so should you

considering he’s the best coach in the division.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Apr 18, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s really not saying much. Marvin Lewis is a total bust. Romeo Crennel was shit-canned and replaced by Man-gina, who was also just shit-canned. Tomlin’s only real competition is Harbaugh, a former Special Teams coach with one year of head coaching experience under his belt.

So, Tomlin has an edge over a wash-up, two screw-ups, and a noobie. Serious accolades are in order! Congratulations?

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Apr 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so you agree, he's better than the browns', bengals', and ravens' coaches. thanks

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Apr 19, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, good. I was afraid a Steelers fan wouldn’t have the reading comprehension, nor the attention span, to read through my handful of sentences, let alone comprehend them. But you and your sentence fragment and run-on sentence paraphrasing exactly what I had just said are just as deserving of serious accolades as Omar Epps. I mean Mike Tomlin. Congratulations to you, as well, showtime.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Apr 19, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs