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Mike Tomlin Gave Joey Porter Jr. the Perfect Pep Talk After Penalty-Laden Game vs. Bengals

Mike Tomlin speaking to Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. | NFL, Max / Twitter / Screenshot

Another episode of in-season Hard Knocks means more Mike Tomlin content, and this week's batch of viral moments is shaping up to be just as good as the last.

In one clip shared on social media, Tomlin is seen talking to young Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the lead-up to the team's rematch against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 8. Pittsburgh had just defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, and Porter Jr. racked up six penalties during the game—not exactly great. But in Tuesday's episode, the coach seemed like he wanted to let Porter know that it's O.K. if things aren't fixed right away; he can work on that part of his game and get better over time. But of course, Tomlin did it with his signature straight-shooting delivery.

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