Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Bills Loss.
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Walks Out on Contract Question…
Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers is known as a wordsmith. But as the cliché goes, actions speak louder than words.
Tomlin answered five questions in his postseason press conference after the Steelers lost to the Buffalo Bills, 31-17, in the AFC wild-card round. But there appeared to be a sixth question coming about his contract. Tomlin will enter the offseason with only one year left on his current deal.
But as Tomlin appeared to hear where the question was going, he walked away from the podium.
“Mike Tomlin leaving podium when asked about having a year left on his contract,” Steelers Depot posted
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Bills Loss
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walked off the podium as he was about to receive a question about his contract situation.
Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers is known as a wordsmith. But as the cliché goes, actions speak louder than words.
Tomlin answered five questions in his postseason press conference after the Steelers lost to the Buffalo Bills, 31-17, in the AFC wild-card round. But there appeared to be a sixth question coming about his contract. Tomlin will enter the offseason with only one year left on his current deal.
But as Tomlin appeared to hear where the question was going, he walked away from the podium.
“Mike Tomlin leaving podium when asked about having a year left on his contract,” Steelers Depot posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Mike Tomlin leaving podium when asked about having a year left on his contract #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/HpymjGukze
—Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) January 16, 2024
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Walks Out on Contract Question
It’s been an interesting couple months for the Steelers head coach. When the team suffered a three-game losing streak in December, which jeopardized its playoff hopes, local Steelers media speculated that Tomlin could be fired or traded after the season.
However, when the Steelers won their final three games to clinch a playoff spot, the speculation didn’t end. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown on January 7 that Tomlin could elect to leave the Steelers.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio had a similar report on January 13. Florio said during halftime of the first NFL wild-card matchup that Tomlin is planning to “take a step back with his family” after the season to determine his future.
With those reports in mind, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor (it sounds like her voice at the end of the press conference) appeared to want Tomlin to comment on his future. But clearly, he wanted no part of the question.
Tomlin became the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL when Bill Belichick departed from the New England Patriots on January 11. In 17 seasons, Tomlin has amassed a 173-100-2 regular season record. He is also 8-10 in the postseason with a Super Bowl win.
