Mike Tomlin: To Stay or To Go?

Mike Tomlin, the long-time coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has remained tight-lipped about his future. Following a recent loss to the Texans, he made it clear that he's not yet contemplating it. His focus is on the game that just transpired and what went wrong. But the burning question lingers: What's next for him?

A Coaching Legacy

Tomlin has been coaching since 1995, starting right after his college football days at William & Mary. He's been with the Steelers since 2007. It's hard to envision him doing anything else—coaching is what he knows and loves.

Possible Paths Forward

1. TV Offer?

Some speculate that a TV offer might be waiting for him. But would that be enough? Being involved in the game but not on the sidelines? Maybe, but it's uncertain.

2. Changing Teams?

Would he want to leave Pittsburgh? It's difficult to imagine him anywhere else. But if he did, where would he go? The Cardinals, Browns, Raiders, Giants, Ravens, Titans, Dolphins, or Falcons all need coaches. But would any of them be as ideal as Pittsburgh for him?

Will He Stay with the Steelers?

The big question is: Will Tomlin stay with the Steelers for another year?

• On one hand, why wouldn't he? He's been there for nearly two decades.
• On the other hand, the chants to fire him during a recent game might make him reconsider. Next year, those chants could grow louder.

For now, Tomlin is focused on the present. But the future is something he'll have to think about soon. What he decides will be interesting to see.