If you’re a prospect with some pedigree, Mike Tomlin wants you on his team. Big-name from a Power 5 school? You’re on his radar. Failed top pick trying to reinvent himself? Pittsburgh’s going to make an offer. That’s been well-documented about Tomlin and the Steelers for years. And Tomlin seemed to admit as much during last week’s conversation with The Pivot.
He referenced pedigree in a conversation about not seeking comfort in coaching and be willing to teach guys to get better.
“I love reading draft evals,” Tomlin told the show. “And somebody’s talking about anything other than pedigree talking about how poor somebody’s hand usage is.