At this point, Tomlin appears to be following in the footsteps of Bill Cowher, his predecessor in Pittsburgh. Following a long and successful run as Steelers coach, Cowher retired after the 2006, quickly got into broadcasting and never returned to the sideline despite receiving interest from teams over the years.

Mike Tomlin’s critics never let him forget that his one Super Bowl victory with the Pittsburgh Steelers came just two years after he assumed control of the roster and coaching staff from Bill Cowher.