Mike Tomlin Explains Why he Doesn't Miss Coaching Yet
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When Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers, reports indicated he planned to take some time away from coaching. Given his age, many figured it was only a matter of time until he returned to an NFL sideline.
For now, Tomlin isn't thinking about that. Now working as an analyst for NBC's NFL coverage, the former Steelers coach said during the network's Hall of Fame Game broadcast that he doesn't have the desire to return just yet.
"I haven’t thought a whole lot about it yet, because I don’t feel like I’m missing anything yet," Tomlin said. "You know, when those regular-season balls start snapping, that’s when I’ll start, you know, getting a little twitch a little bit."
Tomlin admitted his mentality could change in the months ahead as the season plays out. If he sees training camps and the preseason playing out and wants no part of it, however, that might be a sign he made the right decision, given how much of a head coach's job is about what happens before the regular season.
Whether or not Tomlin wants to coach again in 2027, his name will undoubtedly circulate in rumors connected to just about any head coaching gig that opens up. For the time being, Tomlin appears to be content in his new role at NBC.
How old is Mike Tomlin?
Once one of the youngest head coaches in NFL history, Tomlin turned 54 in March.
While that's older than most current NFL head coaches, it's certainly young enough that teams will come calling to see if the former Super Bowl champion is interested in a return to the sideline.