Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coaching Update Thread

[azdad1978]

Its undecided right now. http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9944063

 

[azdad1978]

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9944063

 

[mncardfan]

MN Reporting Tomlin

10 o'clock news lastnight in Minnesota reported that Tomlin was the new head coach for Pit. The reporter said they were on the phone all day with various people, and it was back and forth all day. What led them to report him as the head coach was a talk with a Tomlin relative who said that Tomlin had called him and said he had received an offer from Pit and was going to accept it.

Personally anything will be hard to believe until a news conference at this point. This is unbelieveable, what a screwy deal.

I am praying that Tomlin gets the job, it would mean wonders for the Cards in terms of good new coaches. I like Pendy myself, but I am willing to see him go for equal or better coaches that reside in Pit that would probably end up here.

mncardfan

 

[Stout]

I hope it's Tomlin or Rivera. I want Pittsburgh's assistant coaches myself.

 

[Scott MS]

Maybe their plan is the select a coach, leak the hiring, and see the fan reaction prior to finalizing the deal. They only hire one coach every couple of decades so it has to be a good one!!

Whomever they hire, I don't think he'll last more than 5 years, though.

 

[Renz]

I hope it's Tomlin or Rivera. I want Pittsburgh's assistant coaches myself.

 

[football karma]

Boy -- and to think we thought the CArds HC process was full of twists and turns

 

[lobo]

if bears lose there can be a major turn of events...i

 

[Big Deal]

if bears lose there can be a major turn of events...i

if?

 

[Renz]

Finally!

It's official: Tomlin is Steelers' new coach
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com

The controversy should now be put to bed.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Steelers have finally informed Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin that they have in fact chosen him as their next head coach. Tomlin is slated to fly to Pittsburgh by tomorrow morning provided the two sides can work out a contract.

The two sides began negotiating this afternoon and as long as a deal can get done, the Steelers should announce him as their coach tomorrow.

Tomlin was originally scheduled to fly to Mobile, Alabama for this week's Senior Bowl but was asked by Pittsburgh brass to not get on the plane.

Calls to Tomlin have not been returned but sources close to the coach said he expects Tomlin and the Steelers to be able to work out the terms of the contract by this evening.

 

[Red Hawk]

Finally!

It's official: Tomlin is Steelers' new coach
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com

The controversy should now be put to bed.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Steelers have finally informed Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin that they have in fact chosen him as their next head coach. Tomlin is slated to fly to Pittsburgh by tomorrow morning provided the two sides can work out a contract.

The two sides began negotiating this afternoon and as long as a deal can get done, the Steelers should announce him as their coach tomorrow.

Tomlin was originally scheduled to fly to Mobile, Alabama for this week's Senior Bowl but was asked by Pittsburgh brass to not get on the plane.

Calls to Tomlin have not been returned but sources close to the coach said he expects Tomlin and the Steelers to be able to work out the terms of the contract by this evening.

Are you sure?

 

[Capital Card]

Finally!

It's official: Tomlin is Steelers' new coach
Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com

The controversy should now be put to bed.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Steelers have finally informed Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin that they have in fact chosen him as their next head coach. Tomlin is slated to fly to Pittsburgh by tomorrow morning provided the two sides can work out a contract.

The two sides began negotiating this afternoon and as long as a deal can get done, the Steelers should announce him as their coach tomorrow.

Tomlin was originally scheduled to fly to Mobile, Alabama for this week's Senior Bowl but was asked by Pittsburgh brass to not get on the plane.

Calls to Tomlin have not been returned but sources close to the coach said he expects Tomlin and the Steelers to be able to work out the terms of the contract by this evening.

Hardly sounds official. Maybe the Steelers should just hire both of them as dual head coaches.

 

[Alan]

Story now says they agreed on contract terms.

 

[lobo]

if?

so much for by speculation...but it was an "if"

 

[Renz]

Must be a bitter pill for Grimm.

Steelers to name Tomlin head coach
Sunday, January 21, 2007

By Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Steelers have informed Mike Tomlin, the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, that he will be their next head coach. The team plans a news conference to announce his hiring.

The sides were negotiating a contract tonight for four years and an option year. The Steelers made their decision today between Russ Grimm, their assistant head coach and offensive line coach, and Tomlin. They informed Grimm today that they had chosen Tomlin.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

 

[PrescottLooie]

Let the Pitt AC purge begin...........will Grimm and Whipple and the QB Coach (I forgot his name) come with Wiz ?

 

[CardShark]

Must be a bitter pill for Grimm.

Steelers to name Tomlin head coach
Sunday, January 21, 2007

By Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Steelers have informed Mike Tomlin, the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, that he will be their next head coach. The team plans a news conference to announce his hiring.

The sides were negotiating a contract tonight for four years and an option year. The Steelers made their decision today between Russ Grimm, their assistant head coach and offensive line coach, and Tomlin. They informed Grimm today that they had chosen Tomlin.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Now will they allow anymore coaches to leave?

 

[Renz]

Now will they allow anymore coaches to leave?

I foresee a complete overhaul. No PITT coaches will be there next season, IMO.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I foresee a complete overhaul. No PITT coaches will be there next season, IMO.

They'll all be in Arizona .

 

[ajcardfan]

They'll all be in Arizona .

I don't see how they can keep them. I would think they would be bitter about how their buddies Whis and Grimm were treated. That wouldn't be fair to Tomlin either.

 

[Big Deal]

so much for by speculation...but it was an "if"

LOL, Alright, I am back to eat my crow. DAMN I HATE THE BEARS!