Mike Tomlin: Elite Head Coach or John Gruden?

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Published: December 1, 2009

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... almost a weekly occurrence while watching a game that features a young coach.

After winning a Super Bowl in his second year, Tomlin became something of a rock star celebrity coach and is constantly credited for influencing another franchise’s hiring decisions.

I like Mike Tomlin. He exudes confidence. He seems like a first rate guy and has connected very well to the players.  He gives superb press conferences and I liked the tone he set after this week's loss, which is an important job of a head coach. 

He has had plenty of success in his early career.  And, like his predecessor, he certainly looks the part.

But, to me, the praise heaped on him and the lack of criticism directed at him seems to be out of proportion. I am not convinced he is as good of a head coach as most people give him credit for at this point in his career.

I’m concerned that he might be the equivalent of John Gruden, a young coach who took over a very talented roster, conn...

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