Dear Mike Tomlin,
Happy Holidays to you and your family. I have a problem only you can resolve. Please stop using the phrase “the standard is the standard.” I don’t think you know the standard.
As a Christian man, you surely realize it is blasphemy. You are not Chuck Noll, who set the standard.
Noll was a teacher; you are not.
Noll was an evaluator; you are not.
Noll was a disciplinarian; you are an enabler.
Noll was a draft genius; you are not.
Noll was a tactician; you mismanage on and off the field, as evidenced by your major coaching blunders in six of the last seven games.
Your immediate resignation might inspire the team to a long overdue playoff victory. Miracles do happen, but I’m not holding my breath. Sorry, Mike.
I guess Art Rooney doesn’t have the guts to fire you but would pony up for a gold watch as you get on with your “life’s work.” It may help with your clock management issues.
Happy New Year, Mike.
Rob DiSanti
O’Hara