On Tuesday, Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a day after the team faced a disappointing defeat against the Houston Texans in the wild-card round, losing 30-6. Tomlin concluded his tenure with the Steelers after achieving a winning record in all 19 seasons with the franchise.
As the Steelers begin their search for a new head coach, former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who spent his entire 18-year NFL career with the team, has shared his thoughts. Roethlisberger, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, cautioned the organization against hiring a coach from within its ranks.
Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season but maintains a strong interest in the team”s future. During his time with the Steelers, Tomlin posted a regular-season record of 193 wins, 114 losses, and 2 ties, while his playoff record stands at 8 wins and 12 losses. Although Tomlin guided the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory in 2009, the team has not secured a playoff win since the 2016 season.
Following Tomlin”s resignation, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that several teams have expressed interest in the former coach. However, it appears that Tomlin is not eager to return to coaching immediately, as he plans to take a break after his lengthy tenure with the Steelers. Reports indicate that he does not intend to coach any team during the 2026 season.
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