In a shocking post-game press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin appeared to throw quarterback Russell Wilson under the bus, sparking outrage among fans and pundits.
When asked about the team’s disappointing playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Tomlin seemed to place the blame squarely on Wilson’s shoulders.
“We had opportunities to make plays, and we didn’t,” Tomlin said. “We had turnovers, we had penalties… it was a team effort, but some guys didn’t step up when it mattered most.”
While Tomlin didn’t mention Wilson by name, his comments were widely interpreted as a criticism of the veteran quarterback’s performance.
“Tomlin’s comments were a clear shot at Wilson,” said NFL analyst Jason La Canfora. “It’s unusual for a coach to be so publicly critical of his quarterback, especially after a tough playoff loss.”
Fans took to social media to express their outrage, with many calling for Tomlin to take responsibility for the team’s struggles.
“Tomlin needs to own up to his own mistakes, not throw Wilson under the bus,” tweeted @SteelersNation.
“Wilson didn’t lose that game by himself,” added @PittsburghProud. “Tomlin’s game plan was terrible, and he needs to take the blame.”
The controversy has raised questions about the future of the Steelers’ quarterback situation, with some speculating that Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh may be coming to an end.
What do you think, Steelers Nation? Was Tomlin right to criticize Wilson, or did he go too far?
