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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has blunt response to Broderick Jones criticism

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers yells prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers yells prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tackle Broderick Jones has taken the brunt of the flack after a lackluster performance in the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Buffalo Bills last week.

In Thursday's press conference, Mike Tomlin had this to say about the maturity Jones has shown in the face of criticism:

We don't care about criticism. That's the world we live in. We're professionals. His response to performance will be judged on his next performance.

Jones could have that opportunity Saturday against the Detroit Lions. Like last week, Tomlin stated that everyone healthy would play but didn't specify whether Jones would be among them.

The second-year offensive lineman has been donning a brace since injuring his right elbow on the first play of the Steelers’ first training camp practice, but he's refused to use it as an excuse for his poor play.

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