Steelers HC Mike Tomlin zigs when rest of NFL zags

The NFL has changed dramatically from the ground-and-pound days. It’s all about scoring — stacking points and a lot of them — specifically through the air. What once was a game ruled by running backs is now all about the quarterback.

Head coach Mike Tomlin, as directed by Steelers President Art Rooney II, coaches a team with a run-heavy philosophy that prides itself on defense. This has been a Rooney family recipe for decades, but not everyone loves it as much as they once did.

Tomlin refuses to evolve. While he zigs, the rest of the NFL zags. This is part of why the Steelers haven’t succeeded in the postseason in eight years.