The worst a team can say is no. And that’s exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers said to the Chicago Bears when they came calling about Mike Tomlin’s availability. No debate, no discussion, a “thanks but no thanks” from Art Rooney II when the Bears reportedly inquired about trading for Tomlin.
That’s how the national and local media view the situation. Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter – who provided the initial report Saturday – indicated the conversation quickly went nowhere for Chicago.
“He’s staying,” Schefter told the show. “He’s not going anywhere.