Mike Tomlin Gets One-Year Extension

[SteelerFan448]

https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-extend-tomlin-s-contract

Steelers extend Tomlin's contract
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Stability.

In sports it’s something that doesn’t come easily.

For the Steelers, it’s a staple.

That became evident again today when Coach Mike Tomlin was signed to a one-year extension, keeping him through at least the 2021 season.

“I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2021 season,” said Steelers President Art Rooney II. “Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue to lead our team as we pursue our goal of winning another championship.”

Tomlin, who was hired on January 22, 2007, will be entering his 13th season as the Steelers head coach. He is only the third coach the team has had since 1969, joining Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher on that exclusive list.

“I am very appreciative of this contract extension and opportunity and want to thank Art Rooney II and everyone in the organization for the support in my first 12 seasons,” said Tomlin. “We have a goal of winning the organization’s seventh Super Bowl championship, and I couldn’t be more excited about this upcoming season.”

Tomlin, 47, has guided the Steelers to two Super Bowl appearances. He became the youngest coach in NFL history to not only lead his team to the Super Bowl, but also win it when the Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 27-23, in Super Bowl XLIII.

The Steelers have won six AFC North Division titles under Tomlin. Under his guidance the Steelers have made the playoffs eight times and played in the Super Bowl twice, Super Bowl XLIII and Super Bowl XLV.

In the regular season Tomlin has led the Steelers to a 125-66-1 record in 12 seasons, reaching 100 career wins in the fewest games (157) in team history and the best start by a coach in team history. He joined Noll and Cowher as the third coach in Steelers history to reach 100 regular season wins, and the Steelers became the first franchise in NFL history to have three different head coaches reach that 100-win milestone. He also became the eighth head coach in NFL history to win 100 games (regular season) in their first 10 seasons.

Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have set a Steelers record with 115 regular season wins, the most ever by a head coach-quarterback combination in team history. They broke the record set by Chuck Noll and Terry Bradshaw. The 115 wins are the fourth-most by a head coach-quarterback duo in the NFL.

The Steelers usually give their head coach a two-year extension when these deals get done. This contract goes right along with the rest of Ben's playing career, IMO.

 

[wig]

Nooooooooooooooooo!

Great, he can continue to **** up any chance Roethlisberger has of getting back to the SB.

****!

 

[SteveA]

I'll be checking in periodically if I can, to see the nations reaction. This thread may blow the server....

 

[mdk2]

Looks like Ben and Tomlin will be retiring together.


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[bermudasteel]

I'll be checking in periodically if I can, to see the nations reaction. This thread may blow the server....

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[SteelerFan448]

This extension doesn't really mean much. There is no impact on the salary cap and if the Steelers wanted to fire him (they won't) or force him to "retire" before then, it's an option. After all of the BS with Bell and Brown over the last two years, the last thing this team needed was another distraction over the lack of a contract extension for Tomlin. It was the right move and it gives the team an opportunity for a completely fresh start when Ben retires if Tomlin continues to underachieve with his team.n

 

[Supersteeler]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! OMG OMG OMG !!!! We are dooooooooooomed!!! Runs around with hair on fire

Just kidding. We will be better without Bell and Brown on the team this year.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Jeremy Fowler reported there is a team option year as well in this deal.

 

[bermudasteel]

Somebody seriously better check on Coach. I might have to tune into the Ft. Lauderdale news today...

 

[Steelersfan43]

It was predictable...

 

[SteelerSask2]

This extension doesn't really mean much. There is no impact on the salary cap and if the Steelers wanted to fire him (they won't) or force him to "retire" before then, it's an option. After all of the BS with Bell and Brown over the last two years, the last thing this team needed was another distraction over the lack of a contract extension for Tomlin. It was the right move and it gives the team an opportunity for a completely fresh start when Ben retires if Tomlin continues to underachieve with his team.n

Are you ****** kidding me. Why does he deserve an extension? He was signed through not this season, next season. What distraction is that. If it got to next training camp, then you have a point. So the greatest QB in team history is attached to this stiff. A completely fresh start after Ben is gone. GREAT. I'd prefer to see a couple years with Tomlin coaching without Ben so many of you could actually see what this was.

 

[Hines57]

The standard is the, well you know.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Are you ****** kidding me. Why does he deserve an extension? He was signed through not this season, next season. What distraction is that. If it got to next training camp, then you have a point. So the greatest QB is attached to this stiff. A completely fresh start after Ben is gone. GREAT. I'd prefer to see a couple years with Tomlin coaching without Ben so many of you could actually see what this was.

Because the Steelers ALWAYS give their coaches extensions with two years left in the deal. If he didn't get it, it sends a message and creates doubt. The idea that they announced it as a one-year deal is pretty significant in itself, even though there is still an option year.

 

[bermudasteel]

Are you ****** kidding me. Why does he deserve an extension? He was signed through not this season, next season. What distraction is that. If it got to next training camp, then you have a point. So the greatest QB in team history is attached to this stiff. A completely fresh start after Ben is gone. GREAT. I'd prefer to see a couple years with Tomlin coaching without Ben so many of you could actually see what this was.

Relax...

 

[Vader]

Because the Steelers ALWAYS give their coaches extensions with two years left in the deal. If he didn't get it, it sends a message and creates doubt. The idea that they announced it as a one-year deal is pretty significant in itself, even though there is still an option year.

Didn't Cowher win a SB a year before he retired? He was on his next to last year. It didn't hurt that team with doubts.

Again, I don't think Tomlin is going anywhere. They'll re-sign him until he gets ready to leave. Which will probably be when Ben retires. He knows that without Ben he isn't winning a damn thing.

 

[SteelerSask2]

Because the Steelers ALWAYS give their coaches extensions with two years left in the deal. If he didn't get it, it sends a message and creates doubt. The idea that they announced it as a one-year deal is pretty significant in itself, even though there is still an option year.

Because they always do is not a reason. Coach we expect a better season is a reason not to extend.

 

[SteelerSask2]

Relax...

Excuse my Canadian French. (Though I really can't speak it) **** OFF!

 

[Steelers1356]

Nooooooooooooooooo!

Great, he can continue to **** up any chance Roethlisberger has of getting back to the SB.

****!

The Steelers likely thinking is that we're stuck with him until Ben retires. Bring in a new coach with a new system and Ben won't see another SB.

 

[bermudasteel]

Excuse my Canadian French. (Though I really can't speak it) **** OFF!

You'll be fine, Double S...I'll drink a Heineken for you later...

 

[stevielee]

The standard is the standard, obviously.

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[SteelerFan448]

The Steelers likely thinking is that we're stuck with him until Ben retires. Bring in a new coach with a new system and Ben won't see another SB.

Almost like when the Penguins brought in Bylsma and Sullivan.

 

[thesteelcity]

anyone that thought that they would bring in a new HC in Ben's last years is clearly misguided. They will win/lose with that duo. If Ben is running the show like many say is, he doesn't want a major shake-up like that. There's a comfort there and gotta accept it.

 

[slashsteel]

 

[stevielee]

anyone that thought that they would bring in a new HC in Ben's last years is clearly misguided. They will win/lose with that duo. If Ben is running the show like many say is, he doesn't want a major shake-up like that. There's a comfort there and gotta accept it.

I hadn't considered that, but that's 100% true. Ben has even publicly stated it. I'm sure he doesn't want to have to deal with a whole new system when he only has a couple years left.

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[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Can we at least get an upgrade at special teams?