TV executives know who they want if they ever get the chance.
Mike Tomlin is on that list for every broadcaster with a role in the NFL.
And now the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach is available. He's stepping away from that role after 19 seasons. His future is in his hands.
If he wants TV, it's there for him.
"TV opportunities would await Tomlin if he does want to entertain them," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote last week. "My understanding is that networks have had open invitations for Tomlin if he ever left coaching."
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Broadcasters get insight into head coaches during their weekly production meetings. They see the personalities, knowledge and delivery of those seated across from them.
With Tomlin having coached the Steelers for essentially two decades, he's a known commodity.
There's always a little uncertainty how someone might translate to television, but apparently, there isn't a lot of concern surrounding Tomlin.
It's not clear from Fowler's prior reporting whether Tomlin would be pursued as a color commentator or a studio analyst.
Either way, it seems like Tomlin would be set up for success.
He also doesn't have to follow this path. The ball is totally in his court.
But it sounds like if Tomlin wants TV, TV certainly wants Tomlin.
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