Rooney spoke about not just the rules which were changed, but also those which were proposed and tabled for another season. Check out some of his comments below:
Rooney on Cut Blocks
“Probably the most significant one was the one that didn’t pass, which was the chop-block rule that we had some concerns about,” said Steelers President Art Rooney II. “Our biggest concern with that was while you understand the reason for the rule because chop blocks can lead to lower body injuries, the concern we had was you’re maybe trading one set of problems for another. This (rule) could have cornerbacks, smaller guys out on the field trying to defend themselves against 300-pound guards and tackles pulling around the end and trying to take on those blocks. If you’re able to cut (the big guys) that gives (the little guys) a bit of a fighting chance against the bigger guy. It’s really a question of big people against little people, and how do the little people defend themselves in situ
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Mike Tomlin that will run through the 2024 season. I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin s contract through the 2024 season, said Steelers President Art Rooney II in a news release on the Steelers official website on Tuesday (April 20.) Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue to lead our team as we work to win another championship.
Tomlin, 49, is entering his 15th season as the Steelers head coach. The former Super Bowl champion and NFL Coach of the Year in 2008 owns a 145-78-1 record in 224 games as the Steelers head coach since being hired in 2007.
Mike Tomlin that will run through the 2024 season. I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin s contract through the 2024 season, said Steelers President Art Rooney II in a news release on the Steelers official website on Tuesday (April 20.) Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue to lead our team as we work to win another championship.
Tomlin, 49, is entering his 15th season as the Steelers head coach. The former Super Bowl champion and NFL Coach of the Year in 2008 owns a 145-78-1 record in 224 games as the Steelers head coach since being hired in 2007.