Ben Roethlisberger calls for Steelers to shift direction after Mike Tomlin steps aside

Shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs, longtime coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, sending shockwaves across the NFL.

"While this chapter comes to a close, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change. I am excited for what the future holds for this organization, and I will forever be grateful for my time coaching in Pittsburgh," Tomlin said last week in a statement.

Tomlin’s decision pushed the Steelers, a franchise that has had just three head coaches since the 1969 season, into a rare coaching s...