"The NFL was shaken to its foundations when Mike Tomlin confirmed he was stepping away from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons as head coach. Reports suggest that a job in television is next up for the respected figure, but teams around the league will be keeping a close eye on developments after that. And that could pile even more pressure on Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn to get things trending upward in 2026."
"This is a dark-horse pick because the Commanders' organization hasn't been a paragon of steadiness. However, the Commanders have a young quarterback in Jayden Daniels who might catch [Mike] Tomlin's eye. And if Dan Quinn can't get things going back in the right direction, the Commanders might send him packing before the 2026 season is gone. Tomlin is a native of Hampton, Virginia, which is less than a three-hour drive from Washington."
Mike Tomlin left the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons as head coach and is expected to attract major broadcasting interest before any coaching return. Tomlin never had a losing season in Pittsburgh and is widely respected as a players' coach, though recent playoff shortcomings may have influenced the split. Broadcasters will likely offer studio or on-field analyst roles, but Tomlin may still desire a return to coaching. The Washington Commanders are a potential landing spot if Dan Quinn fails to improve, given a young quarterback in Jayden Daniels and Tomlin's regional ties.
Read at Riggo's Rag
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]