One other Pittsburgh Steelers recap of Arduous Knocks. Episode 7, the ultimate one of many crew’s journey following their Wild Card loss, aired Tuesday evening. Due to Ross McCorkle for filling in for me with final week’s article. We’ll proceed with the little issues and general impressions from tonight’s present under.
And be sure you take a look at our different article on Arduous Knocks I didn’t contact on under.
Tomlin Tries New Strategy To Break Dropping Streak
– Mike Tomlin’s message to the crew was fairly easy. Don’t get caught up wanting forward, don’t dwell on wanting again. Deal with the Baltimore Ravens. A message that didn’t finally land however that was his perspective of the week.
– This seems like one of many turnover T-shirts gamers get. T.J. Watt carrying one right here.
– Mike Tomlin moved two of the crew’s practices from the UPMC Rooney Sports activities Complicated to Acrisure Stadium. Pat Freiermuth wishing an actual sport would’ve been scheduled.
“Would’ve been so sick if we were playing here this weekend. It would’ve been awesome. Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve.”
He’s nonetheless but to play a house playoff sport.
– A pleasant phase on Kiya Tomlin, Mike’s spouse, and her clothes retailer in Pittsburgh. Noting that Mike generally pops in to say whats up.
– Ravens head coach John Harbaugh providing a historical past lesson on Chuck Noll throughout a crew assembly. This can be a picture I didn’t count on to see in Baltimore main as much as a Steelers-Ravens playoff sport. I’d’ve guessed a mediocre Photoshop by a Steelers’ fan trolling.
– Tomlin with a “trains on the track” speech throughout a gathering, highlighting particular matchups on offense, protection, and particular groups.
“Two trains on a track”
Not too many of those went very effectively.
Killebrew and Matakevich vs. Harrison and Board
Jones and McCormick vs. Madubuike and Van Noy
Frazier vs. Smith
Elliott vs. Andrews
Queen vs. Henry
Moore vs. Oweh#Steelers #Ravens #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/ydCdJFV6VG
– Tomlin and Harbaugh assembly pre-game.
“Man, we tied together for life whether we want to be or not. It’s a beautiful thing,” Tomlin mentioned.
“It’s an honor,” Harbaugh replied.
– Frankly, the in-game highlights didn’t provide a lot. Loads of 4k edits of the Ravens having their method with Pittsburgh. Mike Tomlin shared continued frustration with being unable to maintain Jackson within the pocket, although he nonetheless made loads of performs from there anyway.
– Pittsburgh tried to remain optimistic, Wilson and Tomlin discussing a comeback popping out of the half and Wilson nonetheless having hope late within the sport. Tomlin’s second half message was clear.
“You be aggressive. Let’s play and play to win. It ain’t time for anything else” Tomlin advised Wilson alongside the sideline.
“Be aggressive as shit. Let’s live it,” Tomlin mentioned moments later to himself.
– In a second that parallels Ben Roethlisberger and Maurkice Pouncey following their 2020 Wild Card loss, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth sharing a quiet second on the bench after the sport. Harris is a free agent and I believe they understand he’s performed his final down for the Steelers.
As captured by Arduous Knocks, unhappy, quiet second between Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth on the finish of the Wild Card loss.
“Been through a lot. Wish it could’ve been different.”
Harris and Freiermuth got here into the league collectively. Now, Harris is slated to change into a FA. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/IcXV4pjxN0
– A number of Ravens coming as much as Cam Heyward post-game, together with Lamar Jackson. Who wished a jersey.
– And a photograph of Tomlin and Heyward strolling off the sphere collectively, as they all the time do in away venues. This time, with a loss.
