Is Mike Tomlin TOO CLOSE to his players?

Nick Farabaugh and John Luciew celebrates milestones, including the anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jack Lambert's birthday, before diving into Steelers' news. They discuss Omar Khan's contract extension, grading his performance and crediting him with shifting the team's focus to proven talent. They discuss Kenny Pickett's situation, analyzing Terry Bradshaw's comments and the team's handling of Pickett's development. Finally, they address TJ Watt's contract negotiations, highlighting the sticking points of guaranteed money and contract length, and touch on coaching styles, contrasting old-school approaches with Mike Tomlin's methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices