A contract extension for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was a formality this offseason. It was entirely expected, so news of an extension Monday wasn’t a surprise at all.
What was surprising was the length, as Tomlin signed another three-year extension with the Steelers, keeping him in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season.
That has led to plenty of debate and discussion regarding the merit for Tomlin’s extension, and more. Former NFL GM and longtime front office executive Michael Lombardi appeared on “The Lombardi Line” on ViSN Monday and said he would have handed out a 30-year contract to Tomlin if he wanted it.