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Mike Tomlin’s illustrious 19-year run in Pittsburgh has reached the top. Tomlin notified the Steelers on Tuesday afternoon of his determination to step down as head coach. The announcement got here simply someday after Pittsburgh’s playoff shedding streak prolonged to seven video games with a crushing 30-6 defeat in opposition to the Houston Texans.

Since arriving in Pittsburgh in January 2007 from his function as Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, Tomlin has achieved outstanding success. Over 19 consecutive non-losing seasons — an NFL document — the 53-year-old posted a 193-114-2 document and secured a Super Bowl title in February 2009.

However, Tomlin struggled to duplicate that achievement in January, managing simply an 8-12 playoff document. The Steelers’ final postseason victory occurred during the 2016 Divisional Round.

In an official assertion responding to Tomlin’s beautiful announcement, Steelers president Art Rooney II expressed gratitude for his super impression on the group. “During our meeting today, Coach Tomlin informed me that he has decided to step down as our Head Coach,” Rooney said.

“Obviously, I am extremely grateful to Mike for all the hard work, dedication and success we have shared over the last 19 years.

“It is tough for me to put into phrases the extent of respect and appreciation I’ve for Coach Tomlin. He guided the franchise to our sixth Super Bowl championship and made the playoffs 13 occasions during his tenure, together with profitable the AFC North eight occasions in his profession.

“His track record of never having a losing season in 19 years will likely never be duplicated. My family and I, and everyone connected to Steelers management, are forever grateful for the passion and dedication Mike Tomlin has devoted to Steelers football.”

Just someday earlier than Tomlin’s shock departure from the Steelers, Rodgers leapt to his protection when questioned about whether or not the coach’s place was in jeopardy. “Mike T’s had more success than damn near anybody in the league, you know, for the last 19, 20 years,” the quarterback informed reporters. “And more than that, though, when you have the right guy and the culture is right, you don’t think about making a change.

“But there’s a lot of strain that comes from the skin. And clearly, that sways selections from time to time. But it isn’t how I might do issues, and never how the league was.”

When probed further about Tomlin’s uncertain future in the NFL, Rodgers retorted: “I’ve answered that a quantity of occasions. I’ve talked extensively about how I really feel about Mike and I simply did in that f—— reply.” Looking ahead, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport hinted that Tomlin might transition to broadcasting soon. “The TV affords have waited for him,” he stated.

“A possible spot on the desk at FOX has all the time made sense. Obviously each community would like to have him, however that is simply type of the one that will seemingly take advantage of sense, the one which maybe Tomlin has had his eye on, and the one that also has not been stuffed — the outdated Jimmy Johnson spot. If you are Mike Tomlin and also you need to take a step back, take a deep breath and never coach, that’s a excellent place for you.”