Whether it’s Antonio Brown to George Pickens or some other (likely) wide receiver, Mike Tomlin’s had to manage plenty of big personalities. Some coaches couldn’t handle that. But part of what’s allowed Tomlin to stay in Pittsburgh for 17 seasons (and likely many more) under the umbrella of stability is his ability to handle people. Head coaches don’t succeed solely because of their football knowledge. That’s a coordinator’s job. A head coach handles everyone from the starting quarterback all the way down to support staff.
In a one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Michelle Beisner-Buck that aired prior to Saturday’s kickoff, Tomlin was asked how he deals with the ‘Type A’ people on his team.