Many love to criticize Steelers HC Mike Tomlin for being a player’s coach — but LS Christian Kuntz believes everyone has the wrong idea.

On Thursday’s Kaboly + Mack podcast, Kuntz argued that Tomlin is just as “ruthless” as he is motivational:

“Everything that’s said in the public, and the way he acts, is truly the way he acts in the locker room in front of us,” Kuntz said. “Motivating, you know, he’s gonna get it out of you. People call him a player’s coach, and yeah, obviously he’s a player’s coach, ’cause you see how many guys want to come play with him. A player’s coach, yes, but he’s gonna get on your a–. He is gonna let you know about every single finer detail; he is going to call you out. If you’re not doing your job, you’re being held accountable.”

Recently, Steelers legend James Harrison also weighed in on Tomlin’s player’s coach mentality — considering it both his best and worst quality.

How Tomlin’s ruthlessness will mesh with the Aaron Rodgers-led offense remains a mystery — but the Steelers are hopeful this union will finally end their postseason misfortune.

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