Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Cracks Top 10 In Latest NFL Head Coach Rankings

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two. After all, he’s the longest-tenured coach currently in the NFL, having joined the Steelers in 2007.

As he gets ready for his 19th season on the Pittsburgh sideline, Tomlin remains one of the most well-respected coaches in the game. In fact, CBS Sports put him at No. 10 overall in its ranking of all 32 NFL head coaches.

“Etched into history for his long and illustrious tenure but equally debated among Steelers faithful for his now-eight-year streak of postseason duds, Tomlin is a tough one to tackle,” CBS Sports Cody Benjamin wrote Monday.

“He consistently defies the odds by dragging outdated offenses and streaky defenses into the wild-card race, but if meaningful wins are the standard in Pittsburgh, well, he’s run into quite a wall. Putting all his eggs into the basket of a 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers may be worthwhile and/or entertaining but also speaks to his desperation,” Benjamin concluded.

Indeed, the Steelers appear to be all-in this season, which means it could be Super Bowl or bust for Tomlin.

Yes, he led the Steelers to their most recent Super Bowl title. But that came in his second season with Pittsburgh. The 53-year-old Tomlin has an underwhelming 8-11 record in the postseason and hasn’t reached the AFC Championship Game since 2016.

With that in mind, the Steelers brought in Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, to lead a a rebuilt offense which features new faces at wide receiver (DK Metcalf) and tight end (Jonnu Smith).

The Steelers also fortified their defense by trading for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If Pittsburgh can make peace with linebacker TJ Watt, this team is poised to make a deep playoff run.

Tomlin and the Steelers report for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. a week from Wednesday.

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