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Mike Tomlin Most ‘Hands-Off’ Head Coach With Quarterbacks, Says Ex-Steeler

Should Aaron Rodgers eventually sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’ll like the freedom head coach Mike Tomlin gives him. An old-school veteran who grew up calling his own plays, former Steelers’ offensive lineman Ryan Harris offered a preview into what Rodgers’ time with the team might look like.

“I do know from playing with Ben Roethlisberger,” Harris told Denver’s KOA Sports Tuesday morning. “Mike Tomlin is an incredible of a head coach as you’ll ever find. He is the most hands-off with a quarterback I’ve ever been around. ‘Whatever you want to do.'”

Harris, now retired, played for Pittsburgh during the 2016 season though his time was cut short by injury, retiring after the year.