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Love or hate Steelers Mike Tomlin, Hard Knocks would reveal the truth

By Jake Bendrick

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers the first half at New Era Field on December 11, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers the first half at New Era Field on December 11, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on from the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

The Cuts

Whether you love him or hate him, any fair person has to respect Mike Tomlin’s treatment of players as grown men. Their development off the field is part of the Steelers’ culture and starts at the ownership level.

When it comes time to make difficult cuts at the end of camp, how do Colbert and Tomlin go about their business? What drives their decision making? How do they treat players whose hopes and dreams might be crushed?

Ben’s Elbow

How does he look? Is he in pain? How confident should we be that #7 can not only start the season but finish it strong?

Improvement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers notwithstanding, I can’t remember a team appearing on Hard Knocks that did not take a step forward the following season. This Steelers team seems primed to make a significant move in the AFC if their quarterback situation solidifies. If the Madden Curse is a real thing, why can’t the Hard Knocks bump be real as well?

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So, yes, I would actually be excited to see the “Stillers” on Hard Knocks. This opportunity is so rare that we should make the most of it if it actually happens. That said, if the NFL decides to go forward with another franchise, so be it. I’m fine with the secret sauce staying that way for another half-century or longer.

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