It might be best for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers to go their separate ways.
Former Steelers captain and ESPN personality Ryan Clark suggested so. Go to TMZ Sports I hope Tomlin explores other opportunities.
“Coach Tomlin needs to consider whether his voice is better suited elsewhere,” Clark said. “It's whether what he's done in Pittsburgh is going to help other locker rooms more than it's going to help the Pittsburgh locker room.”
Tomlin has led the Steelers to a batting average of .500 or higher in every season he has been at the helm since being hired by Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher in 2007.
Clark played eight seasons with the Steelers and won a Super Bowl behind safety Troy Polamalu. is a longtime supporter of Tomlin. And he said the Steelers shouldn't fire him.
Instead, I hope Tomlin gets a chance with another team, similar to how Andy Reid left the Eagles for the Chiefs after falling just short of his time in Philadelphia.
“Andy Reid's voice seemed to be losing a little bit of momentum in Philadelphia, but it was picking up in Kansas City,” Clark added.
Previously, former Cowboys coach and current FOX Sports studio analyst Jimmie Johnson speculated that Dallas should consider trading Tomlin after moving on from Mike McCarthy.
The Steelers' season ended Saturday night with a 28-14 wild-card loss to the rival Ravens.
Star running back Najee Harris hinted after the game that media coverage caused problems in the locker room.
It was also reported that receiver George Pickens showed up late to the game against the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
The loss was part of a five-game losing streak that ended a season that started 10-3, and Tomlin drew praise for how he handled a difficult quarterback situation between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Ta.
When asked about the possibility of being traded to another team, Tomlin told reporters he should “save my time.”
“We understand the nature of what we're doing and the attention and criticism that comes with it,” Tomlin said. “Actually, to be honest, I accept that. I enjoy what I do and the urgency that comes with what we do.
“I don't use failure as an excuse. I own it, but I also feel like I'm capable. So as long as I'm given the opportunity to do so, I'm going to continue, but I I certainly understand their frustration, and perhaps more importantly, I share it because that's how I'm wired.”
Tomlin has a career record of 183-107-2 and won Super Bowl XLIII, but hasn't won in the playoffs in eight years.
