Mike Tomlin fined, Steelers may lose draft pick

The NFL has fined Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin $100,000 and may deduct the team of a 2014 draft choice, for his actions during the Thanksgiving day meeting between his Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, per www.nfl.com. Jacoby Jones took the kick off and was sprinting up the sideline on his way to quick six points, but not on Mike Tomlin's watch. The head coach was standing on the very edge of the sideline -- where the white chalk meets the green grass -- with his back towards the action and his right foot was actually in the field of play. Jones was sprinting up the sideline with Steelers defensive back Cortez Allen in pursuit. Then, Tomlin pulled his foot inbounds but did just enough to force Jones to redirect and slow down, allowing Allen to make the touchdown saving tackle (with the assist going to Tomlin). He says that it was unacceptable for him to do what he did but claims it was not intentional. I don't buy that at all. He's the head coach, why would he not be watching what's happening on the field? His attention wasn't diverted to anything game-related. It was as if he was daydreaming as he listened to the person on the other end of his headset. Plus, the grin on his face after the fact just tells you all you need to know about his intentions. If you haven't seen the footage, go to YouTube and watch it, and form your own opinion.