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By James Brizuela
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The Pittsburgh Steelers improved ot 7-6 on the season, and are now in first place in the AFC North. After a 27-22 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers now sit at the top of their division.
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A divisional rival win is always good, but even better if that win places a team closer to a playoff berth. There are still four games left, and the Steelers are not guaranteed to win the division, but taking down the Ravens was a huge step in the right direction.
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The other big aspect of this win is that the Steelers were thrust into drama ahead of their Week 14 showdown. Critics have come alive in recent weeks regarding Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin.
Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh has been called into question. Fans, pundits, and more have indicated that the Steelers are somehow entertaining the idea of firing or trading Tomlin.
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Multiple conflicting reports have also emerged, stating what most people believe. Tomlin is not going anywhere. Either way, Rodgers took it upon himself to send a bold message to his head coach's biggest critics.
When asked what the win means in terms of Tomlin's future as head coach of the Steelers, Rodgers offered a blunt answer to the question.
"Maybe guys will shut the hell up for a week," Rodgers said of the drama surrounding Tomlin.
The Steelers do not fire their head coaches. Bill Cowher and Tomlin have experienced long tenures. The latter of which has been the head coach since 2007. His 19 seasons have led to a Super Bowl victory and 10 playoff berths.
One of Tomlin's biggest critiques is that the Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2016. Regardless, he is a winning coach, and one who has never dropped below .500 in his 19 seasons.
Pittsburgh is not likely to get rid of Tomlin. That is, unless he chooses to leave the team willingly via trade or of his own volition.
The Steelers are also leading the AFC North and remain in the thick of the playoff hunt. Tomlin knows how to win and will continue to do so.
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