Mike Tomlin
Just wanted to update a story from last week when the Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed head coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension.
Ten days later, the team officially announced the deal: Tomlin is signed through 2012 on a two-year deal, with the third simply becoming an option. The terms of the deal haven’t been released yet, but he’s said to make more than his current $2.5 million annual salary.
“I have been blessed to have the opportunity to be the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Tomlin said in the news release. “I am excited to have the opportunity to live and work in this great city, and to focus on the true matter at hand, which is winning football games and bringing another Super Bowl title to Pittsburgh.”
Though his team missed the playoffs last season, president Art Rooney II decided to keep Tomlin on board, despite rumors he was on the coaching hot seat.
“Mike Tomlin has proven to be one of the top head coaches in the National Football League in a relatively short time,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in the statement. “His unique ability to lead the team and motivate individuals have been key factors in our success over recent years.”
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