The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 10-7 season, which was good enough for a playoff berth. Unfortunately, they lost in blowout fashion to the Baltimore Ravens, ending their hopes of a deep postseason run.

The Pittsburgh Steelers chose not to keep two respected defensive coaches, a decision that ultimately came down to head coach Mike Tomlin.

After a two-and-a-half-week process, Mike Tomlin was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, becoming the first Black head coach in the franchise’s storied history. Many analysts and outlets were shocked by the hire,