Mike Tomlin probably isn't going anywhere.
Despite the Steelers' season ending in a huge disappointment after losing their final four games of the regular season and losing to the Ravens in the wild card round on Saturday, the team won't fire or trade Tomlin. It is expected. According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
Tomlin, the longest-serving head coach in the NFL, signed a three-year extension before the season that will keep him with the team through the 2027 season.
Saturday's loss at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore was the sixth straight playoff loss for the Steelers and the eighth time under Tomlin that they have finished with just one postseason win.
“I'm just evaluating what happened tonight,” Tomlin said after the loss. “Those are my bags, they're not.” [the team’s] bag. Our journey has certainly come to a disappointing end tonight. ”
Tomlin, 52, took over the team in 2007-08 and has posted a 183-107-2 regular season record and 8-11 in the playoffs in 18 seasons.
In particular, he led the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2008-2009 and contributed to a Super Bowl appearance in 2010-11.
Despite his overall success, there are calls among many NFL analysts for the Steelers to pursue an unusual coaching trade for Tomlin, with Fox's Jim Johnson also suggesting the idea. There is. About sending him to the Cowboys in exchange for Mike McCarthy.
Tomlin appears to be staying, but with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both set to become free agents, there's a lot of uncertainty about what the Steelers will do at quarterback.
Tomlin deflected when asked about the position Saturday.
“I'm not ready to take a big-picture approach,” Tomlin said. “You know, I'm seriously evaluating what happened today and I certainly appreciate the effort tonight, but that's mainly true of the season as a whole. They're two They're quality guys, all three of them are great guys at the quarterback position, and I really appreciate what they put into this game.”
