At one point during the 2023 season, it seemed like the end was much closer than ever in his tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin.
Obviously, that didn’t happen even with the shouts for change from the fan base after another one-and-done playoff appearance. But one thing has been incredibly clear regarding Tomlin over the years: his reputation and standing as an elite-level NFL head coach is much different from the national media and from a player’s perspective than from the fan base.
As it should be, too.
Praise for Tomlin continued Tuesday from former NFL safety Devin McCourty, who spent a number of years playing against Tomlin while with the New England Patriots.