Tomlin was reflective and appreciative as he addressed the media for the final time this season. The first thing that stands out from his press conference was his unsolicited offering of gratitude for the support of the fans this season.
“What can I say about Steeler Nation? There are moments when you sit back and think about elements of the journey, some of them seemingly significant, come of them maybe only significant to you, but there were a lot of elements when you think about the support we have from our unique fan base and the level of appreciation we have for it.