Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin often latches onto a key word, weaving it into his opening remarks and responses to reporters’ questions.

To Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't stuck. To be stuck, he said Tuesday, would insinuate the organization is helpless, and he doesn't feel that. So does that mean he's optimistic about the direction of the team after a fifth consecutive one-and-done postseason foray?