Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not want to answer questions about his future with the organization after the team lost to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card playoffs on Monday.
The reporter began the question by saying, “Mike, you have one year left on your contract.'' The head coach looked around before stepping off the podium.
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Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Sarah Steer/Getty Images)
The tense moment came after the Bills defeated the Steelers 31-17. Josh Allen had 203 passing yards, three touchdown passes, 74 rushing yards, and 52 rushing touchdowns. The Steelers struggled to tackle Bills players and were sluggish offensively for the most part.
Buffalo outscored Pittsburgh 368-324, prompting two upsets against the Steelers.
Speculation about Tomlin's status within the organization increased midway through the season as the Steelers began to struggle. The team won the final three games of the regular season and advanced to the playoffs.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images/File)
Pittsburgh faced turmoil during the season when issues erupted between wide receivers Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. The team also fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the season. This, combined with the team starting three quarterbacks, makes for a very difficult season.
However, Pittsburgh managed to go 10-7, finishing above .500 for the 20th straight year.
Tomlin represents a successful coaching staff for the Steelers over the years. He won the Super Bowl in his second year following Bill Cowher.
Mr. Cowher replaced Mr. Chuck Noll in 1992. Noll has coached since 1969 and won four Super Bowls. No team has been more successful as a coach than the Steelers.
Mike Tomlin speaks with players during the second quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 19, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Tomlin is 173-100-2 in his head coaching career.
