The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a model of consistency for the better part of two decades. Mike Tomlin has solidified himself as one of the best head coaches of this generation. However, one former player is ripping his time with the organization.
“That’s How Bad It Was” Former Steelers Starter Absolutely Rips Front Office (Report)
According to Sports Illustrated’s Noah Strackbein:
In an interview with 31 Vision Podcast, former defensive back Gerod Holliman got very honest about his time in Pittsburgh and how he was never given a real opportunity.
“Unfortunately, that time there was mismanaged by the defensive backs coach,” Holliman said. “He never really gave me a chance. I never even started one preseason game. I pretty much, the playing time I had was equivalent to the first half of a game if I was a starter. That’s how bad it was.”
Holliman’s struggles as a tackler were what led to his slide in the NFL Draft, finding him in Pittsburgh as a seventh-round pick. Still, his key skills for locating the ball were attractive, and many thought that would turn into a turnover machine at the next level.
It never did, but Holliman said even the coaches knew they messed up when they were releasing him.
“The only thing the coach could tell me at the end of the day was ‘he’s sorry,'” Holliman said. “Sorry for mismanaging my playing time and stuff like that. I definitely don’t want to hear this. Because this is my life you’re playing with. You mismanaged the playing time. Bro, I’m your draft pick.”
Here is a look at Holliman’s collegiate stats:
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