Originally Posted by brassmonkey

The challenge will change considerably at home against a winless rival, though Tomlin is hardly worried about Vick's ability to get prepared in the 100 hours in between games.

"This isn't his first rodeo," Tomlin said.

Vick won't be given as much latitude as Roethlisberger, who has spent the past three-plus seasons working with offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Vick, by contrast, has been in town less than five weeks.

"We're going to work in his comfort zone and bring the game to him and put us in position to win football games," Tomlin said.

Mike Tomlin confident Michael Vick can keep Pittsburgh Steelers afloat