Here is the main thing I have with Tomlin. Yes, he is loved and yes he is a fiery guy the players respond to but what does he do?
He is a defensive coach that has no say over the defense. He decides when to go for it, when to call TO's, and when to challenge. That's about it.
And yes I thought the decision to kick was terrible. Statistics have SHOWN that you go for it in that situation. Tomlin did not. Not a smart move but hey, they won.