Mike Tomlin enjoys life as NBC analyst after coaching Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Mike Tomlin, after 19 seasons as Steelers coach, reflects on his new role as an NBC analyst. He reports improved sleep and enjoyment in experiencing football as a fan, contrasting his past coaching pressures. Tomlin embraces the responsibilities of entertaining and educating, stating he's learning every week while enjoying the process. He downplays potential returns to coaching, emphasizing his current focus on the present.
- •Tomlin experiences improved sleep since leaving coaching.
- •He enjoys watching football without coaching pressure.
- •Tomlin embraces learning as a novice analyst.
- •He downplays interest in returning to coaching.
- •His previous Steelers tenure includes a Super Bowl win.
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"Mike Tomlin is sleeping better, enjoying life as an NBC analyst and going viral with Minecraft. Life after coaching is nice, writes columnist Jarrett Bell.
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