Fans Loved Mike Tomlin’s Mic’d-Up Pep Talk to Steelers WRs Before Win Over Ravens

Tomlin spoke to George Pickens and Co. ahead of Pittsburgh's win on Sunday.

Tomlin spoke to Pickens' position group ahead of the Steelers' win on Sunday. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, head coach Mike Tomlin had some inspirational words for his wide receiver corps.

"Hey, this is the group," said Tomlin, as revealed in an NFL Films 'Mic'd Up' video. "Look at me, this is the group. When the team says, 'Let's get 'em', they're talking about this group. Make the plays, man. The plays ain't gonna make themselves. I'm looking at the playmakers."

.@CoachTomlin: The ultimate motivator pic.twitter.com/nPS7dVbhQ6

— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2024

"This is the group. Why do you think I go out with you?" He said as they made their way to the field. "That's the only reason why I played wideout, I had to be in that group. Man, I shoulda played safety but I just wanted to be in that group."

Fans loved the clip of Tomlin and his pass catchers. Here are some of the best reactions from X (formerly Twitter):

Coach of the year! https://t.co/CHi3aoTzzH

— j o e . (@JoeZulaica03) November 18, 2024

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— Steelers Brazil 🇧🇷 (@SteelersBrazil) November 18, 2024

Best coach of ALL time and it’s not even close 💛🖤 https://t.co/GvUKg4UbfF

— 2Raww🧊🥶✨❄️ (@HoodRichSmurf) November 18, 2024

Longest coach in the NFL for a reason…

— WOLF Sports (@WOLF_Sportz) November 18, 2024

Great coach. Such a Pittsburgh guy. His players LOVE him. Stillers are for real this year.

— chris (@chrisizit) November 18, 2024

In season Hard Knocks is gonna be fire.

— Cody (@cbike9) November 18, 2024

Coach Tomlin’s energy is unmatched! A true leader who knows how to bring out the best in his players. 🔥🙌

— EPIC Entertainment Hub (@Epic_EnterHub) November 18, 2024

one among of the best coaches in NFL hisory

— Laila Gomez 💕 (@itsLailaGomez1) November 18, 2024

Can't wait to see this in Hard Knocks

— Roberto Robles 😺 🚀 (@robertodigital_) November 18, 2024

As for the Hard Knocks references? The Steelers are set to be featured, along with the rest of the AFC North, on the in-season version of the HBO show. Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North is set to debut on Dec. 3.

While the Steelers offense didn't score a touchdown during their win against the Ravens, wide receiver George Pickens did haul in eight catches for 89 yards in the win—so maybe the pep talk worked.

Pittsburgh plays the Browns on Amazon's Thursday Night Football this week from Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field.

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