Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond
PITTSBURGH – Mike Tomlin remains “on go” in Pittsburgh.
Both in 2024 and likely beyond.
The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach said Thursday he plans on returning to the Steelers for an 18th season, brushing aside speculation that he was on the cusp of burning out and considering taking a step back.
Tomlin shook his head and chuckled “no” when asked if he told anyone he needed a break, saying his passion for his job has only intensified the deeper he gets into a career that includes a Super Bowl ring, but also a playoffwin drought that sits at seven years and counting following a 31-17 loss to Buffalo in the opening round on Monday.
While Tomlin believes the Steelers have closed the gap on the teams playing in the divisional round this weekend, he also allowed it doesn’t matter.
“It all sucks, it does,” Tomlin said. “It’s not degrees of suck. It all sucks. I’d rather be working.”
Instead, Tomlin will spend the coming weeks interviewing for an offensive coordinator – a candidate he said will come from outside the organization – and start prepping for the NFL draft and free agency.
Falcons make plans for 2nd interview with Belichick after talking with Eagles’
Johnson
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons are planning for a second interview with Bill Belichick after talking with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for the head coaching vacancy on Thursday.
Belichick made the Falcons his first known interview on Monday since leaving the New England Patriots. Belichick won a record six Super Bowls in his 24 seasons with New England. He will be the first candidate to have a second interview with Atlanta.
The team has not disclosed details of the second meeting with Belichick, 71.
Senior Bowl names Titans’ Williams, Jets’
Ulbrich as head coaches for game
MOBILE, Ala. – Tennessee Titans defensive line coach Terrell Williams and New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will serve as head coaches at the Senior Bowl.
The Senior Bowl, a weeklong audition for NFL prospects, announced the coaching staffs for the Feb. 3 game on Thursday. Williams, who is the Titans assistant head coach, will lead the American team. Ulbrich will coach the National team.
It’s the second year the Senior Bowl has used coordinators and assistant coaches in elevated or different roles. Williams and Ulbrich were picked from a pool of nominees.