Steelers' Mike Tomlin Prepares Team for Hostile Game Night

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00:00Mike Tomlin's weekly words of wisdom.

00:09The environmental component has our attention, man.

00:12Thursday night in a hostile division environment is something that we need to be ready for.

00:18We've been really fortunate in road game environments this year in terms of the support of our fans

00:23and their ability to acquire tickets, man.

00:25D.C., Atlanta, Vegas, Denver, et cetera.

00:30I don't know that that's going to happen in Cleveland.

00:33I know as a collective we better be prepared for a hostile environment, the dog pound, et cetera.

00:38And so we've got some new people, whether they're new to us or new to the National Football League,

00:43they need some quick education while we do the physical work that's necessary to position ourselves for performance.

00:51You learn about yourself every week, but when the variables change, primetime football, road football, et cetera,

01:00the short week is a component of it as well.

01:02I'm excited about seeing the maturity level, the professionalism of this group

01:06as they embark on the preparation associated with a short week.

01:12I mean, he gets them all in.

01:14He really does.

01:15The words of wisdom.

01:17Mike Tomlin's weekly words of wisdom as they get ready for primetime football, division football tonight on a Thursday.

01:26Get acclimated to all of the elements this evening for them.

01:31Especially if you're new to the league.