Mike Tomlin is heading into Year 19 as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to winning a Super Bowl, Tomlin has built part of his legacy as one of the best in the business by never having a single losing season in his career.
Now, despite the arrival of big names like Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and Jalen Ramsey, many experts have said that the streak is at risk. During an interview with Kyle Brandt, Tomlin opened up about what that accolade means to him.
“It doesn’t mean a lot as I sit here today. For me, there’s so much to be concerned about relative to now. I’m just focused on this collective and what we can do together. I think I owe them that. At the end of the day, I doubt that anybody cares. It’s just a nice cool thing for you guys to talk about or use as an intro when you’re talking about me or hope for my demise. Either way is sport entertainment. It’s not big on my radar.”
Will Mike Tomlin get fired by Steelers?
No. Mike Tomlin won’t be fired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he is under contract at least through the 2027 season. However, considering the stars that have joined the team, a poor 2025 season could raise the level of pressure moving forward.
“I feel challenged to be quite honest. I’m embracing the challenge of trying to teach and old dog a new trick. Guys that have been around this league and done it at a high level. It’s a challenge to get and maintain their attention. To teach them the things that we value here. How we go about our business and the why. To train them when in Rome to be Roman. That’s a coach’s challenge. It’s one that I’m excited about.”
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