Urgent:Mike Tomlin Rushed to the hospital in a critical condition
New York’s Orchard Park — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ most recent one-and-done playoff run has many wondering what the future holds for Mike Tomlin. On Monday night, the coach with the longest tenure in the NFL had no desire to discuss it.
Tomlin walked off the podium at his postgame news conference following a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills when a reporter began with, “Mike, you have a year left on your contract.” The abrupt exit only heightened speculation about what’s next for Tomlin and the Steelers. He’s been in charge there for 17 seasons, making him the NFL’s longest-tenured head coach after Bill Belichick parted with New England last week.
Although this year was close, he has never had a losing season—an NFL record run. The Steelers have not won a postseason game in seven years after failing to overcome early errors and the absence of standout pass rusher T.J. Watt against Buffalo.
The team is used to competing for Super Bowl titles and participated in their 63rd postseason game since 1970, which is an NFL record. However, the Steelers (10-8) made it to the postseason for the fourth time in a row. This season, the squad saw unheard-of levels of turmoil, including the dismissal of offensive coordinator Matt Canada and other significant injuries, including to safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and starting
After losing three straight games, Pittsburgh bounced back to win three straight and earn a spot in the playoffs. However, the Steelers head into an uncertain offseason after finishing the season below conference opponents like Buffalo and AFC North foes like Baltimore and Cleveland.
“Without Mike T, none of the players would be anything,” defensive captain Cameron Heyward stated. Without Mike T., our team would not be able to even qualify for the playoffs. Any other
