Bradshaw still chirpin

[BethlehemSteel]

Good ole Terry Chess, with some contrition

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw has long had a fractured relationship with the city of Pittsburgh and it’s probably not going to get repaired anytime soon thanks to him calling Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin a ‘cheerleader guy” several weeks ago during a Fox Sports 1 show. On Wednesday, Bradshaw was asked to revisit his remarks about Tomlin during a Fox press conference ahead of Super Bowl LI

“I wish I hadn’t had said ‘cheerleader,’” Bradshaw said, according Rob Owen of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “It was an instantaneous response. I referenced it to on the sideline the camera will catch him a lot of times and he’s gyrating so cheerleading was the first thing that came to my mind.”

Bradshaw went on to say that he understands why Tomlin viewed his cheerleader remark as disrespectful and admits that he probably should have chosen the word “motivator” instead. Even so, the ex-Steelers quarterback said he’s not going to stop trying to call things the way he sees them when it comes to his former team even though he played his entire career with them and was part of their first four Super Bowl-winning teams.

“Listen, I’m in the business of saying things, giving opinions. I’m not going to stop because Mike Tomlin — and I played in Pittsburgh. I’m not going to back off. I did it to Ben Roethlisberger when he got the motorcycle crash,” Bradshaw said. “My job is not to hide from what I say, you know. Be a little bit better. … Shouldn’t have said the cheerleader part, but life moves on.”

Bradshaw then went on to say that if there’s any team that he pulls for in the NFL right now that wears black and gold it’s probably the one that resides in his home state of Louisiana.


“I made it clear the [New Orleans] Saints are my team, there’s my love interest, and everybody else is fair game if they screw up. … I pull more for people [than teams]. If Pittsburgh loses, I still sleep good,” Bradshaw said.

With Fox Sports broadcasting the Super Bowl this year it probably means that Bradshaw will again be the one to present the Lombardi Trophy to the winning team immediately after the game. It would be great to see him present it to Tomlin for more reasons than one. That really would make for great television.

I imagine Bradshaw will be pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs this coming Sunday in order to help him sleep just a little bit better.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/01/te ... leep-good/

[rooneytunes]

Does any other team icon in sports have this kind of relationship to his former team/city?

[BethlehemSteel]

Terry is a unique animal that is for sure.

[jebrick]

If the Steelers win the SB, I expect Bradshaw to say he motivated the players by calling out coach Tomlin and causing them to rally around him. If they lose at any point in the playoffs he will say that it just backs up his point. Win-win for Bradshaw.

[BethlehemSteel]

self fulfilling prophecy for the Blonde Boober

[rooneytunes]

Super Bowl Co-MVPs Ben and Harrison

Terry gives Tomlin Lombardi
Goodell gives MVP trophy to Ben and Debo

[Quixotic]

Ben has always reminded me a little bit of Bradshaw. Neither is particularly sophisticated. Both are quarterback savants with cannons for arms. And at least Bradshaw couldn’t spell cat if you spotted him the c and the t. Ben prolly could. He went to Miami.

[Legacy User]

Okay, Terry, you go root for your Saints. Buh bye.

[Legacy User]

Ok Terry, thanks for the SB wins. Now go fuck yourself!

[lifelongsteel]

My response in Trump tweet form:

The Steelers continue to get bad mouthed by @TerryBradshaw, the sub par football announcer on a failing network. His predictions are always WRONG!!! His wife is old and not pretty. He is no longer part of the Steeler family. SAD

[Stallworth16]

It would be nice if Bradshaw still bled Black and Gold. Not the Saints colors, black and gold...hey, you stole our colors Saints.

I'm not a Tomlin basher, and I give him credit for digging the team out of a 4-5 hole to win out.

On a scale of 1 to 10 for Insults Tomlin had been called on this board, "Cheerleader guy" is about a 2.

[Legacy User]

What are the odds that he actually knows what "gyrating" means? Because I've never once seen Tomlin "gyrate."

[Legacy User]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

[Legacy User]

What are the odds that he actually knows what "gyrating" means? Because I've never once seen Tomlin "gyrate."

Which means he is just trying to back track. He really means how Tomlin stands on the sideline with this blank stare. But that would sound bad. And he can't afford to not be liked by a passionate fan base.

[randomsteelerfan]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

Sorry bro, you're being disingenuous. Tomlin definitely deserves criticism, but you're describing him as Barney Fife. That's just not reality and smashes your credibility.

[Kodiak]

What a shitty thing to say you root for NO and don't lose any sleep if PIT loses.

Guess Bradshaw is not completely over his bitterness.

[Legacy User]

Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes.

who could very well lead us to #7 by the end of the season. does he get a pass in that case, or will it just be a(nother?) Super Bowl we won in spite of our coach? there's just no pleasing some people; can't complain about the playoff drought, we've made it three years in a row. can't complain about no playoff wins, we have at least one in consecutive years. let's keep digging 'til we find something.

[Legacy User]

You're a Saints fan?

Go fuck yourself TB.

[Legacy User]

My response in Trump tweet form:

The Steelers continue to get bad mouthed by @TerryBradshaw, the sub par football announcer on a failing network. His predictions are always WRONG!!! His wife is old and not pretty. He is no longer part of the Steeler family. SAD

[R_S]

What are the odds that he actually knows what "gyrating" means? Because I've never once seen Tomlin "gyrate."

I think it means when he's jumping around, fist pumping, high fiving and grab assing on the sidelines when something good happens. He does it often. It royally pisses off my friends that are Ravens fans. (not that that's a bad thing)

I do wish at times he'd calm the fuck down. But it's a minor issue.

[Legacy User]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

Also a rich history of shitting on coaches not named Noll. You used to call Ben a run around until a receiver gets open monkey.

[stinger8]

Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes.

who could very well lead us to #7 by the end of the season. does he get a pass in that case, or will it just be a(nother?) Super Bowl we won in spite of our coach? there's just no pleasing some people; can't complain about the playoff drought, we've made it three years in a row. can't complain about no playoff wins, we have at least one in consecutive years. let's keep digging 'til we find something.

The Tomlin issue appears obvious to me. It is an issue of expectations. The people who feel having a competitive team, year in and year out is all we should expect and hope for, and we should be grateful for that level of performance. Hence Tomlin meets their requirements. He is a good/excellent coach. Others feel that with the tools at his disposal this team should achieve more. Hence for those people the last half dozen years have not been satisfactory. The script this year is still being written, and to this point the coach has delivered on everyone's expectations. So far, this year good job Mike. NOW shit gets real. NOW you have to demonstrate why you are an above average, real good, or even elite coach. This week going into a hostile environment, healthy, and on a real roll. How will Mike contribute and ensure that we win?? How will he impact the game strategically, emotionally, in game decisions etc. My expectation going into this year was at a minimum a trip to the AFCCG. Before the season we were one of about 5 teams strongly favoured to win the whole enchilada. We lose this week he stays exactly where he resides in my opinion an average coach who struggles to get the most out of his teams. He wins and then at a minimum plays N.E. real hard I will elevate him, in my books to above average.

[jeemie]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

Sorry bro, you're being disingenuous. Tomlin definitely deserves criticism, but you're describing him as Barney Fife. That's just not reality and smashes your credibility.

This is the guy who described Ben as someone who "runs around until someone gets open".

You expected insightful analysis?

[drmalba]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

Also a rich history of shitting on coaches not named Noll. You used to call Ben a run around until a receiver gets open monkey.

I guess the fact that Noll had one playoff appearance/win from 1985-1991 must not factor into the analysis here either, nor Cowher's three consecutive non-playoff seasons (and two consecutive losing seasons) 1998-2000.

[jeemie]

I guess the fact that Noll had one playoff appearance/win from 1985-1991 must not factor into the analysis here either, nor Cowher's three consecutive non-playoff seasons (and two consecutive losing seasons) 1998-2000.

I can tell you a LOT of people feel the Steelers kept Noll on at least five years too long.

And many wanted Cowher fired after 1999, when he instead won the "It's either Donahoe or me" battle.

[randomsteelerfan]

The city of Pittsburgh has a habit if shitting on its players when they don't do good, even after one game, regardless of their history. It stands to reason that a lot of Steeler fans will now shit on their iconic QB when he says something negative about their coach who just won a playoff game, and who had won the division shortly after it was said. Even though the same coach proves on an almost weekly basis how incompetent and completely clueless he is, with an almost competitive desire to go out of his way to not fix or improve on any of his mistakes. Still, if he loses and loses in a bad way, which he is keen to do, they will just as easily turn on him. Until next season.

Sorry bro, you're being disingenuous. Tomlin definitely deserves criticism, but you're describing him as Barney Fife. That's just not reality and smashes your credibility.

This is the guy who described Ben as someone who "runs around until someone gets open".

You expected insightful analysis?

I never read that. Awesome analysis.

[Stillerz Bar]

What are the odds that he actually knows what "gyrating" means? Because I've never once seen Tomlin "gyrate."

I think it means when he's jumping around, fist pumping, high fiving and grab assing on the sidelines when something good happens. He does it often. It royally pisses off my friends that are Ravens fans. (not that that's a bad thing)

I do wish at times he'd calm the fuck down. But it's a minor issue.

His level of intensity & "cheerleading" on the sidelines pales in comparison to Cowher but is much more than Noll - so what...each coach is his own man.

There are plenty of things Tomlin does that drive me crazy but his results speak for themselves - he reached 100 wins faster than all but 8 coaches in NFL history (faster by a Steelers coach), has won 5 division titles, 2 AFCCs & one Super Bowl and has never had a losing season. The only coach clearly above him over that 10 year span is Bele-cheat and who really knows how much the rule bending plays into his success. Even Harbaugh (who many here say they would take over Tomlin) has been pedestrian over the past few years.

I'd love to win more but really, how much is enough? The other teams are trying to win too and while their fortunes rise and fall, ours have fallen no further than .500. Will I continue to bitch about specific decisions? You bet!! But in the end I wouldn't replace him with anyone currently out there and I'm glad the Steelers value stability paired with good to excellent results more than a lot of the fans.

[Obviously]

My response in Trump tweet form:

The Steelers continue to get bad mouthed by @TerryBradshaw, the sub par football announcer on a failing network. His predictions are always WRONG!!! His wife is old and not pretty. He is no longer part of the Steeler family. SAD

Okay that's pretty funny!

[Obviously]

I guess the fact that Noll had one playoff appearance/win from 1985-1991 must not factor into the analysis here either, nor Cowher's three consecutive non-playoff seasons (and two consecutive losing seasons) 1998-2000.

I can tell you a LOT of people feel the Steelers kept Noll on at least five years too long.

And many wanted Cowher fired after 1999, when he instead won the "It's either Donahoe or me" battle.

Guilty on both counts. I especially wanted Noll gone after the twin blowouts to start the 1989 season. His playoff run that year may have been his best ever coaching job, though.

[955876]

The Tomlin issue appears obvious to me. It is an issue of expectations. The people who feel having a competitive team, year in and year out is all we should expect and hope for, and we should be grateful for that level of performance. Hence Tomlin meets their requirements. He is a good/excellent coach. Others feel that with the tools at his disposal this team should achieve more. Hence for those people the last half dozen years have not been satisfactory. The script this year is still being written, and to this point the coach has delivered on everyone's expectations. So far, this year good job Mike. NOW shit gets real. NOW you have to demonstrate why you are an above average, real good, or even elite coach. This week going into a hostile environment, healthy, and on a real roll. How will Mike contribute and ensure that we win?? How will he impact the game strategically, emotionally, in game decisions etc. My expectation going into this year was at a minimum a trip to the AFCCG. Before the season we were one of about 5 teams strongly favoured to win the whole enchilada. We lose this week he stays exactly where he resides in my opinion an average coach who struggles to get the most out of his teams. He wins and then at a minimum plays N.E. real hard I will elevate him, in my books to above average.

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