Mike Tomlin is returning to football. But not in the way some would've hoped for, as the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach is looking make a massive career shift to television — and social media has been buzzing.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Tomlin was set to join NBC to become a studio analyst for Football Night in America, sources told The Athletic.
One social media user on X pointed out that joining NBC, in comparison to other potential networks, may have been a bad choice.
This feels like a waste because he won't be seen by as many people on NBC as he might on other networks.The late-afternoon games don't wrap up until 7:30 to 7:45. Then you get that break where fans watching football all day get away from the TV until 8:15 or so.
It's safe to say that this football fan isn't thrilled about Tomlin's new position, taking aim at the former coach's long-worded Tomlinisms.
Love him or hate him, Tomlin has been pure entertainment during media availabilities. And that isn't lost on this social media reaction.
tomlin on football night in america is going to be must watch television. nbc just added one of the most compelling personalities in the entire sport
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The Raiders defeated the Steelers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports8 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Oct 28, 1979; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mike Webster (52) on the filed against the the Dallas Cowboys at Three Rivers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports9 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers receiver John Stallworth (82) in action. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports10 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Jan 6, 1985; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert (58) in action during the 1984 AFC Championship Game against the Miami Dolphins at the Orange Bowl. The Dolphins defeated the Steelers 45-28. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports11 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Dec 1975; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (88) in action during the 1975 season at Three Rivers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK12 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Jan 20, 1980; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Donnie Shell (31), cornerback Mel Blount (47), defensive end L.C. Greenwood (68), safety J.T. Thomas (24), and defensive tickle Joe Greene (75) take the field at the start of Super Bowl XIV against the Los Angeles Rams at the Rose Bowl. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports13 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Dec 30, 1978; Pittsburgh, PA USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) in action against the Denver Broncos in the 1978 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Three Rivers Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Broncos 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports14 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Dec 19 1976; Baltimore, MD, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Dwight White (78) in action against the Baltimore Colts during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Memorial Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Colts 40-14. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports15 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Oct 28, 1979; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Ham (59) on the filed against the the Dallas Cowboys at Three Rivers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports16 / 19Steelers’ best draft picks from 1969 to 1988Aug 1983; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Mel Blount (47) during a 1983 pre-season game. 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Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Malcolm EmmonsThis fan hopes Tomlin will take Aaron Rodgers with him on a one-way ticket out of Pittsburgh.
Yes please get him and Roger’s as far away from Pittsburgh as possible,
This social media user on X believes Tomlin may find more success in his new career than he has making in-game adjustments. And he's not necessarily wrong.
He will be far better at this than he was at coaching. Always was gifted with his words… not so much in adjusting and gameplans.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin makes major career move post-NFL