Summary
Ben Roethlisberger discussed the possibility of the Pittsburgh Steelers parting ways with their head coach, Mike Tomlin, despite his successful track record. Although Tomlin has not had a losing season since becoming head coach in 2007, the team has not won a playoff game since 2017, leading to increased frustration among fans. Roethlisberger suggested a mutual parting might be beneficial for both Tomlin and the Steelers.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2007.
- Tomlin has never had a losing season with the team.
- The Steelers have not won a playoff game since 2017.
- In the current 2025 season, the Steelers' record is 6-6.
- Fans expressed frustration by chanting for Tomlin's dismissal after a recent loss.
- Ben Roethlisberger, former Steelers quarterback, suggested a mutual parting rather than an abrupt firing.
- Roethlisberger believes Tomlin could succeed in a college coaching role, such as at Penn State.
- Roethlisberger and Tomlin won a Super Bowl together in 2009.