We all know of at the least one different NFL workforce that’s actually exploring at any time when it involves a head teaching search — even inquiring a couple of Mike Tomlin commerce to the Steelers.
The Bears had the audacity to contact Pittsburgh in regards to the Tremendous Bowl-winning coach’s availability whereas calling to see if they might discuss to Tomlin and attempt to work out a deal for his companies. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported early Saturday morning.
The Steelers declined their request, which by no means reached Tomlin.
No less than one different workforce additionally inquired a couple of potential commerce and was instructed Tomlin had a no-trade clause in his contract earlier than transferring on, in response to ESPN.
Tomlin, regardless of his shaky standing in Pittsburgh, didn’t seem ready to move on from the franchise. He replied “save your time” when requested earlier this week about different groups eager to know if he was serious about a transfer.
Tolmin, 52, signed a three-year contract extension final offseason and simply accomplished his 18th marketing campaign in Pittsburgh. However the franchise seems to be caught in impartial after 5 straight playoff appearances over the previous eight years.
Pittsburgh was shut out by the rival Ravens 28-14 within the wild card spherical this season. Tomlin is 183-107-2 total
“I perceive the character of what we’re doing, the eye and the criticism that comes with it,” Tomlin instructed reporters Tuesday after one other disappointing finish to the season. “Truly, I settle for it, to be completely sincere with you. I benefit from the urgency that comes with what I do and what we do.
“I make no excuses for failure. I personal it, however I additionally really feel that I’m succesful, and so so long as I’ve the chance to take action, I’ll proceed. However I definitely perceive their frustration, and possibly extra importantly, I share it, as a result of that is how I am wired.”
The Bears, who fired coach Matt Eberflus in late November, have some of the intriguing teaching positions this cycle with former No. 1 decide Caleb Williams at quarterback and the No. 10 decide on this 12 months’s draft.
They’ve accomplished head teaching interviews with all the recent candidates, together with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
