"Just because I said there's a time for some new things, that's just saying that I think Coach Tomlin -- if he wants to move on, he has every right to move on, it's not they should,"
"It's up to him, and he's earned that right. If he wants to do something else, he can and he should and we should honor him whenever that time comes. Maybe he wants to coach here for another 10 years, that's fine too."
"Maybe it is, maybe it's time. And I like Coach Tomlin. I have a lot of respect for Coach Tomlin. But maybe it's best for him, too. ... Maybe a fresh start for him is what's best. Whether that's in the pros, maybe -- go be Penn State's head coach. You know what he'd do at Penn State? He would probably go win national championships. Because he's a great recruiter."
Ben Roethlisberger softened earlier comments about a possible 'clean-house' in Pittsburgh, saying Mike Tomlin has the right to move on if he chooses and should be honored either way. Roethlisberger expressed respect for Tomlin and suggested Tomlin could pursue other coaching opportunities, including at the college level. Roethlisberger predicted Tomlin's recruiting ability could lead to college success and national championships. Fans chanted "Fire Tomlin" after a Week 13 loss, prompting Roethlisberger's podcast remarks. Penn State later hired Matt Campbell. Steelers players publicly supported Tomlin and downplayed Roethlisberger's comments during the Hall of Honor induction.
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