[simple simon]

CANTON, Ohio — Mike Tomlin got to meet "Prime Time" in prime time.


Other than that, he claimed, there was nothing abnormal for the first-year coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers about a 20-7 NFL exhibition win over the New Orleans Saints in his debut Sunday night.

"We had a good first step," the no-nonsense Tomlin said. "We did some good things, got some big plays, some chunks [of yardage]. I took myself out of it. I tried to create an environment for the coaches and players to do their jobs."

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was sharp in his only series, completing 2 of 3 throws for 73 yards to Cedrick Wilson. On a 55-yard play, Wilson got behind safety Kevin Kaesviharn and later beat New Orleans' top cornerback, Mike McKenzie, on an 18-yard crossing pattern.


Pittsburgh outgained New Orleans 413-214.


"I can't spin it any way but the way we played," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "We were sloppy, sluggish. I thought they were more physical than us."

Other Sports | Hall of Fame Game | Steelers' Tomlin gets debut win | Seattle Times Newspaper

[simple simon]

ok, i know it's as early as can be ....... but some media types have been picking the Saints to go to the Super Bowl

would seem they have some work to do

[Bette]

It means nothing.
The Steelers did look good. I only watched the first half. That running back, Davis, looked good. Kind of the usual style for Steeler backs. Lower the shoulders and plow ahead.