Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both coach in and win a Super Bowl when he led the Steelers to a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII (36 years, 323 days). Prior to joining the Cincinnati staff, Tomlin had a short stint on the coaching staff at Tennessee-Martin and then spent two seasons at Arkansas State, coaching wide receivers in 1997 before switching to defensive backs in 1998. As a wide receiver, he was a second-team All-Yankee Conference selection in 1994. [21] The $100,000 fine was tied for the second-highest for a coach in NFL history, and was also tied for the highest for a coach who does not also have the powers of general manager. No, they did not do any of that; god forbid they worry about Tomlins winning streak over winning a title. He was fired before the end of the season after the Bengals had three consecutive games of allowing 500-plus yards for the first time in team history. With the Steelers trailing 137 in the third quarter, Tomlin stood just off the field along the visiting team's sideline as Baltimore's Jacoby Jones broke free on a kickoff return for a potential game breaking touchdown. Yet thats true. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Face it when Bill Cowher retired; he had built a Superbowl-contending team. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in . It makes you wonder, had Cowher stayed on as a coach, how much further he could have taken the Steelers. We want to finish out strong for him and us, as well. Look at Buffalo. NFL Network's Rich Eisen hyped the Pittsburgh Steelers when talking about the . Was Salvador Perez Cheating During Game One? I dont want to be on that team that snaps that streak," safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said. In the words of Mark Madden, a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, Tomlin is a megalomaniac.. Find great deals on Steelers tickets from SI Tickets HERE. The Pittsburgh Steelers' first season-loss-free head coach is Mike. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Then-Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice was fined $100,000 in 2005 for scalping Super Bowl tickets.[22]. After Butlers tenure, Pittsburgh reporter Gerry Dulac broke a tweet that Butler did not call defensive plays, but Tomlin did. He then went on to mention Tomlin, who he wouldn't be "surprised" about if it happens this spring. [14] Tomlin's record was eclipsed by Sean McVay who was 303 days younger when winning Super Bowl LVI. The Steelers also established an NFL record in 2010 by not allowing an opponent to rush for more than 75 yards in any of their first eight games during the regular season. Tomlin was fined US$100,000 by the NFL for not properly wearing a face mask, as required for coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, during a week 8 game in the 2020 NFL season on November 6, 2020. [12], When the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 AFC Championship Game, Mike Tomlin became the youngest NFL head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl. There is a degree of truth to the offensive lines struggles, but keep in mind the offensive line didnt give up 38 points and 552 total yards either. High Thyroid Levels I went back to the health center and was referred to a neurologist. Tomlin went back to a favorite saying in his weekly availability Tuesday as he described the Steelers' mentality going into a Week 17 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, featuring Mason Rudolph and . Brown led the league with 1,533 receiving yards and set an NFL record for the most receptions (582) and receiving yards (7,848) by a player in any five-year span in League history. Cowher was not concerned about a winning streak; he wanted titles and was not past putting others in assistant positions that could achieve that. He became the eighth head coach in NFL history to reach 100 regular-season wins in their first 10 seasons. Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers calls out to head linesman Mark Hittner #28 during the third quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [11] Tomlin set a Steelers record for most wins, after winning 22games in his first two seasons as head coach; in addition he became the first Steelers coach to win division titles in his first two seasons. [15], On July 13, 2010, Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension with the Steelers. It would be quite the feat, but it would be wise not to bet against Tomlin pulling it off. Tomlin had also interviewed for the head coaching vacancy with the Miami Dolphins, a job that eventually went to former Indiana head coach Cam Cameron. After a tumultuous search and hiring process, Mike Tomlin was brought in to take over the team that Cowher built. [19] Tomlin, with his back to the approaching play, appeared to glance over his shoulder then place his foot briefly onto the field as he jumped out of the way, causing Jones to veer inside where he was tackled. The Falcons scored their first touchdown on their second possession after halftime, which brought Atlanta to within six points. ", Not to be confused with American baseball player, New Pittsburgh Courier, February 14, 2007. It's one that's tried and . Those three years resulted in 8-8 records, which do not count as losing records. Tomlin also has one of the longest active tenured positions as the Steelers head coach in the NFL. Yet it seems, being a former head coach, perhaps he should be calling the defensive plays. Maybe Tomlin to Carolina, it wouldnt surprise me if it happens. That means the franchise has gone 18 full seasons without a losing record the third-longest streak of its kind in NFL history. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin takes questions at the news conference after an NFL . While Tomlin and the Steelers are aiming for a different outcome in the Week 6 matchup against Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the coach acknowledged that his team has big-picture issues that . On April 20, 2021, Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension to remain the Steelers head coach through 2024. This makes him 49 years old as of now. Dom Capers, Tim Lewis, and Dick LeBeau were his defensive coordinators. The point is that from the loss of Arians, the job went to Todd Haley, Randy Fichtner, and Matt Canada. Between 2007-2010 in the playoffs, Tomlin had a 5-2 record. At age 36, Tomlin became the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl, a record which was later beaten by Sean McVay in Super Bowl LVI. Under Tomlin's guidance, Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback in NFL history to reach 50,000 passing yards, finishing the 2017 season with a career total of 51,065. Tomlin does not want that, in any case. Tomlin stayed there for two seasons, before being hired as defensive backs coach by the University of Cincinnati. However, no penalty was called for interference or for standing in the white border area reserved for the officiating crew. His real name is Michael Pettaway Tomlin. For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, that includes halftime. Sam Jarden is a content producer at Sporting News. Note:The coaches not named in this list were hired between 2019-2021 for their current team. In 2014, Tomlin orchestrated one of the top offensive outputs in team history. If that is true, you must ask why there is not more talent around him so that in the event of his absence the team should be able to still win. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. during Tomlin's first season, sparked by Willie Parker, who led the league in rushing before injuring his leg in Week 16. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin secured his 15th straight winning season as head coach this year after the Steelers finished the 2021-22 season with a 9-7-1 record. When the Steelers lose one player, and they cant win, thats not a good sign. Mike Tomlin seems to have the ability to exist somewhere between the realms of blinks and winks, and then his left eye just goes and does whatever it wants. Tomlin met his wife, Kiya Winston, while they were students at The College of William & Mary. During the 2019 season, Tomlin reached 125 career wins in the fewest games (192) in team history, tying him with Bud Grant for the fifth-fewest games by an NFL head coach to secure 125 regular season wins. Not on the offensive side of the ball and surely not on the defensive side of the ball. Mike Tomlin's record with Steelers: Winning seasons add up for NFL's third-longest tenured coach, Ranking the NFL's playoff head coaches in 2022, Mike Tomlin on missing dramatic Chargers-Raiders ending that secured Steelers' playoff berth. Even before Tomlin arrived, you have to go further back to find the last time Pittsburgh finished below .500. Tomlin [more] He ran off rising coaches to ensure they did not take the limelight or that they might not be a threat to his tenure as head coach. The Steelers finished Tomlin's first season as head coach with the top-ranked defense in the NFL. But even if you're a Super Bowl-winning coach who's pulling a second-half comeback off despite not having a steady quarterback and two relatively new coordinators, people are going to create headlines. Updated Jan 16, 2023 at 2:04pm. Well, that is not exactly true. The official story is that he took a similar job in Denver to be closer to family. Nineteen of his first 20 seasons were winning seasons and if you count his time in Cleveland, add another three losing seasons. With a win today, Mike Tomlin will have 16 consecutive winning seasons, matching George Halas for the 3rd-longest streak of seasons finishing .500 or better by a head coach in NFL history (via . The Steelers' offense finished third in the NFL in rushing (135.5 avg.) Otherwise, Steelers fans will be echoing the sentiment of Vince Lombardi What the h**ls going on out here, everybody grabbing out there nobody tackling. Roethlisberger and Brown continued to etch their names in NFL history. The Steelers owner, Dan Rooney, has served as the head of the NFL's diversity committee and proposed the Rooney Rule, requiring that teams interview at least one minority candidate when hiring a new head coach. The Steelers posted a 7-1 record at home in 2007 and were 5-1 in the AFC North (3-0 at home). Considering no one thought he did a stellar job in 2020, the offense only seemed to work when Roethlisberger usurped Canadas control and called his own game in the 2nd half. Tomlin graduated with a sociology degree in 1995. But Tomlin revealed that he has a personal connection with Hamlin that began long before Hamlin's NFL career. But having now won two in a row and still a relatively favorable schedule to end the year, the Steelers could end on a hot streak and avoid a losing season for another year. With Tomlin at the helm, six Steelers were named to the Pro Bowl for their 2018 performances the third consecutive season with at least five selections. Tomlin, on the other hand, has downplayed the significance of the streak. Cowher, while he was head coach, at least knew the value of surrounding himself with talented coaches as well. Powered by. He graduated from the College of William and Mary, becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. [26] The 2022 season was Tomlins 16th with the team, passing predecessor Bill Cowher for the second-longest tenure as head coach of the Steelers. The secondary recorded four of the team's five interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, to help Tampa Bay capture the franchise's first Super Bowl title. The Steelers lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 3129. The elder Tomlin died in January 2012 from an apparent heart attack in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 63. This treatise is not an indictment that the Steelers need to fire Tomlin at the end of the season but rather that the Rooneys need to put Tomlin on notice that what he has done is not working. Probably not. Updated Dec 5, 2022 at 4:02pm. Whether it was intentional or not, Tomlin was widely criticized in the media. Smith-Schuster was voted Team MVP for his breakout year. In my mind Im thinking, hes going up their sideline because the Jumbotron picture is backwards, Tomlin said on the podcast. March 15,1972 The Steelers finished third in the NFL in total offense (1st in the AFC), while the defense posted 48 sacks under first- year defensive coordinator Keith Butler. 866-227-2719. The Steelers have the longest active non-losing season streak in the NFL. Which leads one to ask, so why hire Brian Flores as a linebacker coach? [3], Tomlin was selected by Vikings' head coach Brad Childress to be his defensive coordinator in 2006. Michael Pettaway Tomlin (born March 15, 1972) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). [citation needed], In contrast to Bill Cowher, who retained only longtime running backs coach Dick Hoak from Chuck Noll's staff (Hoak himself retired just before Cowher's resignation), Tomlin did retain many of Cowher's assistants, most notably defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, whose defensive philosophy contrasted with Tomlin's. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Yes, he can likely coach linebackers well. Tomlin, in some capacity, needs to remake the Steelers in his image in order to step out of Cowhers shadow and truly make the Steelers his team. Tomlin was hired as the defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2001 under head coach Tony Dungy, where he first learned the Tampa 2 defense that he would use in later coaching jobs. Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to a 145-78-1 record in the regular season since becoming the team's head coach in 2007 - the second-best record in the NFL during that time span. Pittsburgh last lost more games than it won during an individual season in 2003. The team's 13 wins marked the most wins in a single season in the Tomlin era. He was very impressive. "People act like the Rooneys have figured out some great formula of stability and its always been this way, before they got Chuck Noll, they were firing guys left and right," Florio said. It wouldnt surprise me if (David) Tepper does it.". All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Perhaps not making the playoffs will sting for Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin a little less after he led the Steelers to 16-straight winning seasons, a feat that seemed destined to be broken and improbably accomplished. Hey, that was a big ticket, Tomlin said. In 2022 the Steelers defense has allowed an average of 347.2 yards per game; this isnt an Austin problem its a Tomlin problem. Tomlin, 49, needed only 232 games to reach 150 wins, making him the fourth-fastest coach to reach that milestone. Noah is the Publisher for Inside the Panthers and All Steelers, and is the host of All Steelers Talk. Tomlin was the NFL's second-youngest head coach in 2007, and he became only the second Steelers coach in team history to win at least 10 games during his first year at the helm. His 145-78-1 regular-season record (.650) is the best start in franchise history. [19] On December 4, 2013, the NFL announced that they had fined Tomlin $100,000, and hinted it was considering stripping the Steelers of one or more draft picks because his actions affected the play on the field. Tomlin is pulling double duty as the head coach and Defensive coordinator. Tomlin is one of only eight coaches in League history to win a Super Bowl within his first two seasons as an NFL head coach. Heyward and fullback Roosevelt Nix were also added to the Pro Bowl roster prior to the game. Plus, Tomlin mismanaged the quarterback situation to one degree or another. Cowher, Tomlin's predecessor, had only three losing seasons in his 15 years at the helm. During 2007, the Steelers became just the fifth team in NFL history to win their first four home games by at least 20 points. There was compensation for Herm Edwards, compensation for Bruce Arians who was already retired by the Arizona Cardinals. Mike Tomlin seems to have the ability to exist somewhere between the realms of blinks and winks, and then his left eye just goes and does whatever it wants. In 2020 he was 11-0 after 12 weeks, and then the team collapsed faster than a house of cards in the wind, nearly getting humiliated by the Browns in the wildcard game. Arguably one of his best coaching performances may have come in the second half of the 2013 season. He also became the third African-American to coach a team to the Super Bowl, following Chicago's Lovie Smith and Indianapolis's Tony Dungy, the two opposing coaches in Super Bowl XLI. Pittsburgh led the NFL and set a team record in rushing defense, yielding only 62.8 yards per game (1,004 yards), the third-best total in NFL history dating back to 1970. The Steelers didn't get the miracle they needed to make the playoffs, but what Pittsburgh accomplished in the second half of the season to get over. "There are storm clouds brewing, they wouldnt fire him or let him walk away with no compensation. Been looking over Tomlin's career stats, and it's pretty hard to argue against him being a Hall of Fame coach. Postseason With Fewer Black Peers The Pittsburgh Steelers' coach hasn't had a losing season in 14 years. With only a year of experience as a defensive coordinator, Tomlin was hired on January 27, 2007 to become the sixteenth Steelers head coach. Pittsburgh's defense led the NFL in passing yards per play (5.7) and first downs allowed per game (15.6), and finished second in the league in points allowed per game (16.8). That would be in 2003, under Bill Cowher. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. "Obviously he's been having winning seasons pretty much every year. Was it because of the poor play of the Steelers defense, injuries, or because Tomlin wanted to install Keith Butler? In the NFL, the goal is winning Superbowls. He follows Don Shula, who coached for 33 years and finished with a328-156-6 record, and George Halas, who coached for 40 years and finished with a 318-148-31 record. Tomlin's seven road wins during the 2010 regular season tied a Steelers record previously set in 1978 and 2004. All Rights Reserved. "Decisions about the staff have been put on hold, according to two members of the . Running back James Conner missed six games, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster missed four games, and was sidelined for the majority of two others, and defensive end Stephon Tuitt missed the final 10 games of the season. "It happened a couple of times in the past decade. Instead, Jones altered his running stride and his pace when Tomlin stepped onto the field in his path before stepping back behind the sideline. The Steelers, for some reason, have been enamored by Tomlins regular season success; they have missed the bigger picture. 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Under Tomlin's direction in 2000, the Bearcats ranked eighth in the nation in interceptions as well as fourth nationally in total turnovers. Mike Tomlinwas named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. But Fernando Perez, presumably the fan in the video, explained in a follow up tweet that he was a fan with seats in a suite next to where the players and coaches walk through. inHampton,VA, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2:31PM. At the end of the 2020 season, Tomlin was tied with Pete Carroll for 21st place on the NFL's all-time regular-season wins list with 145. After then losing a game on the road to the Cleveland Browns with the score 21-14, the Steelers won 3 more straight and were 8-5 and fighting for a playoff spot with the loss of their starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and multiple injuries on the offense. I am surprised that vehicle isnt used more often to hire highly accomplished Super Bowl-winning coaches.". All rights reserved. He led the NFL in scrimmage yards per game (157.0), and he became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 3,000 rushing yards and 1,500 receiving yards in his career (38 games). The Steelers finished the season with the top-ranked total defense (271.8 ypg) and scoring defense (14.2 ppg). A fan captured Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin cursing at him on video during Week 13. Several Ravens players claimed Tomlin had intentionally interfered with Jones; if officials had agreed, a touchdown could have been awarded to the Ravens based on the palpably unfair act. Tomlin was a three-year starter at wide receiver at William & Mary (1990-94) and finished his career with 101 receptions for 2,054 yards and 20 TD catches. Players and coaches are often described as being "in the . Cowher gave Tomlin, and it has gotten progressively worse since 2011, and he has not done much to add enough talent to keep them Superbowl Contenders. Keep in mind that this is not totally a Mike Tomlin issue. While he was fined $100,000 from the NFL and has previously addressed the situation on. The fan decided to record the moment on his phone as a memento to keep from a rare Steelers visit to the Georgia capital. Cowher also had Ken Whisenhunt, Chan Gailey, Ron Erhardt, and even Mike Mularkey all decent offensive coordinators to varying degrees. But being a defensive-minded coach, Tomlin was seemingly lost in coaching a 25 . When the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII in January 2003, the team recorded a Super Bowl-record five interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. The reason for the delay is because Head Coach Mike Tomlin has needed to prioritize a "personal matter" at this time. Starting the 2022 campaign 3-7, it seemed all but a foregone conclusion that those long streaks would end. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Instead of taking a gamble on pursuing a trade for Rodgers or Mayfield, signing any of the quality free agents, they take the cheapest course available to them. Players and coaches are often described as being in the zone during games. A Scranton native, Noah made his way to the Pittsburgh sports scene in 2017. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [31][32], The Rooney Rule dictates that for all head-coaching openings, each team must interview at least one minority candidate. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. This was done in order to keep team chemistry with the players, since the team was only one year removed from a Super Bowl win at the time of Tomlin's hiring. However, he wants to keep continuity for his rookie quarterback at least for now. Mike Tomlin Reaches Another N.F.L. His father's name was Ed Tomlin, and his mother was Julia Tomlin. They wrapped up the season withback-to-back 4th quarter comeback wins over the Raiders and Ravens in Week 16 and Week 17, respectively. Since 2011-2022 he has a 3-7 playoff record. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. Then Tomlin, the defensive guru, has a defense in which one player is missing, T.J.Watt, and the team loses that week. Not many coaches can say that. DeCOURCY:Timing of Franco Harris' arrival in Pittsburgh was 'Immaculate,' but he's left us too soon. [17] The financial terms were not disclosed. @AJRoss_TV pic.twitter.com/4Nw9TcEjVd, "I take pride in it. You need a winning season to achieve that, but what has Tomlin done as a head coach? Tomlin has never had a losing record during his 16 seasons as a head coach, which is the longest such streak in the history of the NFL. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The Steelers have not appeared in an AFC Championship game, have not won a Superbowl in 14. By winning the Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach, he also became the fastest to win a Super Bowl title in Steelers history. "I dont think teams do that enough," Florio said. Winning playoff games and championships are far more vital. "If they fired Mike Tomlin, and Im not saying they should, if its going to happen its better that it happen in a trade. In his 4th season, he made a Superbowl but still lacked a quarterback to have a complete team. [13] On February 1, 2009, at age 36, Tomlin became the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl when the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. Tomlin ranks in the top 20 list of most wins by an NFL coach in history with his 154 wins. Here's a closer look at the streak Tomlin and the Steelers are trying to keep intact over the final three games of the season: Here's a breakdown of each of Tomlin's 16 seasons at the helm in Pittsburgh. "We went on, had heard about Mike, called him in and talked to him. After a dreadful start to the season, the Steelers committed to rookie QB Kenny Pickett and closed the season going 7-2 in their final nine games. I thought it was funny. Mike Tomlin is an American football coach. The Steelers had to replace Roethlisberger, so what did they do? When asked by Tim Benz, who appears on the DVE Morning Show . To that degree, Cowher had a mindset like Belicheck. Despite injuries, Pittsburgh's defense led or tied for the League-lead in sacks (54.0), quarterback hits (117), takeaways (36), fumble recoveries (17) and rush TDs allowed (7). Jan 07, 2016. vango force 10 classic. If Im winking at someone, one eyelid closes while I scrunch up part of my face. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season. Tomlin took over the Steelers headcoaching role in 2007, which was his first year in the head coach position. We have detailed pages about thyroid nodules, thyroid tumors, thyroid goiters, thyroid surgery, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease, thyroid cancer surgery and more. Team ranks, totals at bottom are percentiles. Of the Steelers' 16 head coaches in franchise history, Tomlin was the fourth to reach this milestone. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hopes to guide his team to victory against the visiting Carolina Panthers in a chilly edition of Thursday Night Football taking place at Pittsburgh's. Tomlin was the defensive backs coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2001-05. He made very few trades mad draft choices designed to protect Tomlins winning streak rather than build a Steelers team that can make Superbowl runs each season. In Super Bowl XLV the Steelers lost to the Green Bay Packers 3125.[16]. Although, to Tomlinss credit, on Tuesday at his weekly press conference, he did hint they might fire Canada, or he might step down at the end of the season or at some point. He has finished at .500 three times, in 2012, 2013 and 2019. There is no lack of blame for potential causes. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It marked the fifth time Tomlin led the Steelers to at least 11 wins in the regular season. Tomlins comments on the issue in 2022 resonate with all of his previous commentshe was never intentionally trying to keep Jones from scoring a touchdown on the kickoff. That season, the Vikings ranked eighth in the NFL in total defense and first against the run while not allowing a 100-yard rusher the entire season. 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