Mike Tomlin’s future in Pittsburgh may be uncertain as Steelers eye another .500 finish

Mike Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh could be uncertain as the Steelers eye another .500 finish. originally appeared on Sports news. Add “Sports News” as Preferred source by clicking here.

Pittsburgh SteelersThe promising start to the season is a distant memory. They have lost three of last four games drop to 6-6, and Baltimore Ravens now control the division.

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What's more, fans may have reached a breaking point as well. They booed and called for Mike Tomlin to be fired during their Home loss to the Buffalo Bills, 26–7.and the head coach's future may be in doubt.

With that in mind, former Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians shared his thoughts on the situation. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Arians urged Tomlin to pack his bags and start over.

Bruce Arians wants Mike Tomlin to leave the Steelers

“Will Art [Rooney II] pull the trigger? I doubt it very much. If I were Mike, I'd want to leave and go somewhere new. Start over,” Arians said. “Some players get tired of the message and you need to keep it up to date. Mike has done a great job of keeping it relevant for years to come. I'm shocked watching our defense play. I'm completely shocked. Because talent is not the problem. However, something must change. There must be some changes. And the situation with the coordinator has already happened five times.”

Tomlin hasn't had a losing season since he took the reins 18 years ago. He also led them to two Super Bowls, winning one.

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That being said, the Steelers haven't won a playoff game in nearly a decade, and their once-dominant defense is long gone.

The Steelers rarely fire their coaches. Since the team's founding in 1933, they have only had 16 head coaches, and since 1969, they have only had three coaches.

Regardless, it may finally be time to move on from Coach Tomlin, and vice versa. He's a respected, defensive-minded coach who will likely find his feet and get another job in the league almost immediately, and the Steelers It seems like it's high time for a major overhaul.

Aaron Rodgers will likely retire at the end of his age 40 season, and the team won't have a high enough draft pick to find his replacement. This is the perfect time for them to trade some of their stars, hit the drawing board and start over, even if it means they'll miss the playoffs for a couple of years.