There have been whispers about Mike Tomlin’s job status as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers ever since the team’s last game in this year’s Wild Card round. Tomlin, whose illustrious stint in Pittsburgh has made his name associated with the franchise, has one year remaining on his contract. It appears like Steelers owner Art Rooney II has now responded to inquiries about the seasoned coach. According to The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly, Rooney told the reporters that he still “feels good” about Tomlin and made a suggestion about extending his contract going forward.
Even still, Rooney stated that the Steelers must begin taking “the next steps” in order to succeed in the playoffs, even though the club owner still has faith in Tomlin. Pittsburgh’s most recent postseason victory occurred in 2016.
In any case, Mike Tomlin’s track record demonstrates that he is a head coach deserving of championships. With a Super Bowl triumph, two AFC titles, and eleven postseason appearances under his belt, Tomlin still has more experience than most coaches in the game.
Regarding the squad, the quarterbacks will play a major role in whether or not they have greater success in the forthcoming campaign. The Steelers’ 2022 draft selection, Kenny Pickett, was a starter at the start of the season. Following a few weeks of absence due to ankle surgery, Pickett made a comeback in Week 18, albeit as Mason Rudolph’s backup. The team has not yet made a definite decision regarding who will serve as main skipper in 2024.
In addition, the Steelers are still looking for an offensive coordinator following their mid-season split with Matt Canada. Steel City supporters can only hope that the club discovers answers as quickly as possible to guarantee that 2024 produces better results than those of past years, even though there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
