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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has decided to step down, according to multiple reports, marking a major shift for the organization.
Tomlin has been the Steelers' head coach for 19 years, winning a Super Bowl and consistently avoiding a losing record with the organization, though after another brutal playoff loss, the leader is moving on.
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The Steelers lost to the Houston Texans on Monday Night, 30-6, a game in which Pittsburgh was clearly outmatched.
It was the seventh straight playoff loss for Tomlin and the Steelers, leading to speculation about whether or not his job was in jeopardy.
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Rather than let the organization remove him, Tomlin chose to leave. He was the recipient of "Fire Tomlin" chants during the season amid a rough stretch of performances, though Tomlin flipped by winning the division on the final game of the week.
Mike Tomlin's history with the Steelers
Tomlin was hired back in 2007, and he finished with a 193-114 regular-season record.
During his second season, he led the team to a Super Bowl XLIII victory in 2008. Then, in 2010, he made it to another Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLV, though he fell short against the Aaron Rodgers-led Green Bay Packers.
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His most notable accomplishment is never posting a losing record over his 19 years in charge of the Steelers, a feat that is incredibly impressive given the highly competitive nature of the AFC North.
Tomlin's streak of 19 years without a losing record is the second-longest in history, tying former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick's streak, and falling one short of Dallas Cowboys legend Tom Landry.
What's next for Mike Tomlin?
The coach has the pick of the litter going forward, being able to either get back into coaching, potentially in college football, or pivoting to one of many NFL openings.
Additionally, there is a strong demand for media personalities, whether in the booth or as analysts, across all four major networks.
Tomlin has been linked to a studio job in the past, though at 53, he should have a big window to continue coaching, either right out of the gate or following a few years of media work.
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