Apparently everyone is trying to run Mike Tomlin out of town, but predictably he doesn't want to hear it.
“No message. Save your time,” Tomlin told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette when asked about teams that might be considering a trade for the Steeler coach. .
It's understandable that fans are frustrated with the Steelers' lack of success late in the season.
They are 10-7 this year, but haven't won in the playoffs since 2016 and have lost in the wild-card round of the playoffs in four of the past five seasons.
“We understand the nature of what we do and the attention and criticism that comes with it.” tomlin said In response to negative fan reaction. “Honestly, I accept that. I enjoy what I do and the urgency that comes with what we do. I don't make excuses for failure. I own it. I also feel that I have the ability to do so, and as long as I am given the opportunity to do so, I will continue to do so. [the fans’] Frustrated. I'll probably share something more important than that. ”
The Steelers haven't had a losing record during Tomlin's tenure, which began in 2005, but if Pittsburgh moves on, another team could hire Tomlin as their next manager.
Before Mike McCarthy was fired by the Cowboys, former Cowboys coach Jimmie Johnson said the Cowboys wanted to acquire Tomlin in a trade.
“I don't have any inside information, but things are unstable in Pittsburgh. Things are stalled in Dallas,” Johnson said Sunday. “Then, let me just think about it, what about a coaching change? Mike McCarthy is a Pittsburgh guy. Let him go to Pittsburgh, let Mike Tomlin go to Dallas, and both franchises would be excited. I guess.”
Tomlin's grip on the Steelers' helm may be loosening after Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that he didn't know if receiver George Pickens was late for the Chiefs game on Christmas Day. be.
Tomlin was signed to a three-year extension through the 2027 season, but as of now there is no indication that owner Art Rooney II intends to move on the longtime coach.
