Mike Tomlin is facing significant pressure to have Russell Wilson start for the Pittsburgh Steelers for several key reasons. Wilson’s arrival comes at a challenging period for the franchise, which has a solid team but has struggled with the quarterback position in recent years.
In 2023, there were multiple issues contributing to the Steelers’ quarterback woes, with criticism directed at former offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky. Even with third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph’s late-season success, questions arose about Tomlin’s and the team’s ability to assess quarterback talent effectively.
Since taking over as head coach in 2007, Tomlin has relied on Ben Roethlisberger as the team’s quarterback until his retirement. However, post-Roethlisberger, the Steelers have struggled to find a stable franchise quarterback, leading to uncertainty and inconsistency at the position.
