Diontae Johnson Says Team Is Fighting To Keep 1 Mike Tomlin Streak Alive
The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled out a narrow victory against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Although the Steelers are likely out of the playoff race, the players are still fighting for their coach, who has achieved an impressive streak during his tenure.
“It’s really important to us… We want to finish out strong for him.”
After the @Steelers 24-16 win in Carolina, Diontae Johnson talked about Mike Tomlin’s 15 year streak of seasons with a record of .500 better.
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With their win against the Panthers on Sunday, the Steelers’ record moved to 6-8.
If they can win the final three contests of the 2022 NFL regular season, the Steelers will continue their streak under coach Mike Tomlin of 16 straight seasons with better than a .500 season record.
Although members of the Steelers fanbase might be wishing for losses, effectively making the Steelers’ draft picks more valuable, judging by the above video, it appears that the players don’t share the same sentiment.
What Does The Rest Of The Season Look Like?
To close out the season, the Steelers are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns.
Although they haven’t faced the Raiders yet, the Steelers have already seen the Ravens and Browns this season, losing both games.
If the players want to continue Tomlin’s winning ways, they will certainly want to get creative against these three teams.
Each matchup brings its own set of unique challenges, and the Steelers will need to be ready for each of them.
The Raiders have a strong defense, and their rushing attack, headed by Josh Jacobs, is one of the league’s best.
The Ravens also have a strong run game, which is typically difficult to stop.
The Browns are certainly the most winnable matchup for the Steelers.
Can the Steelers keep Tomlin’s streak alive for one more season?