Overview
- Tomlin is working as a full-time studio analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America and says he is enjoying the role even as he adapts to television and calls himself a novice.
- In recent interviews he declined to rule out a comeback, saying he will “never say never” about returning to NFL head coaching and that he still loves coaching’s week-to-week work.
- On the PFF NFL Show he named Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the current player he would most like to coach, a comment that has fueled public speculation.
- Multiple reports say the Pittsburgh Steelers still hold Tomlin’s coaching rights under contract, which would require Pittsburgh’s cooperation for any team to hire him away.
- Tomlin’s 19-year Steelers record, Super Bowl title and high public profile make him a coveted candidate if he decides to return and ensure owners and media will watch his season in broadcast closely.