Mike Florio reports Steelers are expected to extend Mike Tomlin's contract
Despite a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, many are still of the belief that the Steelers need a change at HC. And while winning will help quiet the noise, some will still want further action when it comes to the Steelers and the future of their coaching position. But according to Mike […]
Despite a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, many are still of the belief that the Steelers need a change at HC.
And while winning will help quiet the noise, some will still want further action when it comes to the Steelers and the future of their coaching position.
But according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Mike Tomlin isn't going anywhere, any time soon:
Mike Tomlin Expected to Have His Contract Extended
"A lot of noise on the outside. Inside it's business as usual for the Pittsburgh Steelers," said Mike Florio on Football Night in America prior to the Bengals game. "They have no desire whatsoever to make a change at head coach, and they have no reason to believe that Tomlin wants to go. They actually like to extend his contract, which runs through the 2024 season. They'd like to get that done before next season begins. He's already involved in roster planning for next year and the year after."
To be honest, this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who follows, reports on, or is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From my understanding, Pittsburgh could have lost out, and the front office would still have been hesitant to make any wholesale changes.
The Rooney's don't operate on a whim. They have built one of the league's most successful franchises on continuity, and don't believe that a bump in the road is cause for concern.
Tomlin detractors will point to the "Steeler way" as no longer being championships, but just aiming to get over .500.
There might be some truth to that, and time will tell if Tomlin's message truly has run it's course, or if the team just hit a lull when we look back on his history with the Steelers.
Either way, it seems that Coach Tomlin's time in Pittsburgh isn't as close to midnight as some may have hoped.
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