Former Steelers player says Mike Tomlin tried to do others' jobs

Linebacker Steven Sylvester told KSL Sports that Mike Tomlin often took on coordinators' responsibilities, which Sylvester said created dysfunction; Tomlin stepped away after 19 seasons and the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy.

The Pittsburgh Steelers changed head coaches this offseason for the first time in 19 years. Mike Tomlin stepped away and the team hired Mike McCarthy. The franchise and some fans have focused on ending a long playoff win drought. Former linebacker Steven Sylvester spoke about how staff roles worked under Tomlin and why he felt that mattered. Key points: - Mike Tomlin stepped away after 19 seasons and the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy. - The team has gone nine years without a playoff win. - Steven Sylvester told KSL Sports that Tomlin would try to do the defensive coordinator's and linebackers coach's jobs. - Sylvester said that approach created dysfunction within the coaching staff. - Tomlin never had a losing season in 19 years and was known for closely controlling the defense. Summary: Sylvester described Tomlin taking on multiple coaching responsibilities and reported that this created staff dysfunction that affected the team. Tomlin's departure and McCarthy's hiring mark a clear change for the Steelers, and how the coaching change will influence the team's playoff fortunes is undetermined at this time.