Overview
- This week Tomlin made high‑profile media appearances, including the PFF NFL Show and his regular‑season Football Night in America debut on NBC, and said he feels like a novice in broadcasting.
- Tomlin told PFF he would “never say never” about coaching again and named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the player he would most want to coach.
- During his FNIA debut he repeatedly misnamed Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and was corrected on air by host Maria Taylor, a moment that highlighted his public adjustment to live TV.
- Multiple reports say an NBC contract structured to discourage an immediate exit and the Steelers’ reported retention of Tomlin’s coaching rights would make a quick return difficult without formal permission or a trade.
- Tomlin’s 19‑year Steelers record, a Super Bowl title and never having a losing season explain why owners would pursue him if he signals interest and why he can be selective about any comeback.