News about Mike Tomlin

From the mud, sweat and tears of the rugby field to the glitz and glamour of the NFL: As 'Behemoth from Basingstoke' is drafted by Buffalo Bills, how host of other British players have decided to swap their sport for American football fame

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 29, 2024
Yesterday it was announced Travis Clayton - who has never played a competitive game of American football - had been snapped up by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the NFL draft as an offensive lineman. It means Clayton, who last played rugby for eighth-tier Basingstoke RFC last year, will be the latest in a string of rugby league players to head across the Atlantic to break into the American football league.

Russell Wilson throws impressive first pitch ahead of Pirates-Red Sox game in Pittsburgh... one month after former Super Bowl-winning QB signed one-year deal with the Steelers

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2024
Before the Pirates' game against the Boston Red Sox at home, the former Super Bowl champion had the honor of throwing the ceremonial pitch in his new city. Wilson wore a black Pirates jersey as he took the mound. He then showed how his quarterback accuracy translates to baseball with a swift and on-target pitch. Additionally, Wilson showed his prowess in the batter's box.

I am a former rugby to NFL convert and after two years with the Steelers the thing Louis Rees-Zammit will need to succeed is thick skin to deal with being cussed out every day during training

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 28, 2024
Rees-Zammit, a former Wales wing, will join the double Super Bowl champion Chiefs' practice squad as he looks to become only the sixth player from the International Player Pathway Programme to make an active roster. Less than two percent of college players make it to the NFL, while Scotland-Williamson revealed the harsh realities of life after he left rugby behind to pursue his American dream.

Russell Wilson in 'pole position' to start over Justin Fields says Steelers coach Mike Tomlin - but says ex-Bears QB 'will be given an opportunity' to make the position is own in preseason

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 25, 2024
After being told by the Denver Broncos that they were terminating his deal after two uneventful seasons, Pittsburgh signed the veteran Wilson to a one-year contract earlier this month. Fields, who is entering his fourth year in a career started in Chicago on March 16, they acquired Fields, who is now in his fourth year, in a trade from Chicago days later. Wilson's experience makes him the favored starter at the AFC coaches' breakfast on Monday, allowing the rising star in Fields to learn from his senior. 'Russell has those strengths, man, that system, and so that's why I say he has pole position, man,' Tomlin said. I just created a synergy that I think is right for this time of year.'

Russell Wilson 'held positive first meeting' with Pittsburgh Steelers

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
Although Wilson isn't officially a free agent until Wednesday, the Broncos have given him permission to speak with other teams, and Wilson seems to be enjoying it fully as he spoke to new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith 'for hours' during his Pittsburgh meeting on Friday, according to CBS Sports' NFL Insider Josina Anderson.

After AGAIN being refused for an NFL coaching role and joining UCLA, Stephen A. Smith says it's only yourself to blame.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2024
If you've gotten 15 different interviews from 14 different franchises, Smith said, "something has to be you." And other Blacks have been recruited, but not you,' referring to Bieniemy, 54. The truth is that the NFL is now recruiting black coaches.' They aren't Eric Bieniemy. I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know this. I can't imagine that his aspirations for being a head coach at the NFL level have grown because you left the NFL entirely in order to pursue an offensive coordinator's position at the collegiate level.'

Beware, Louis Rees-Zammit! Since Welshman quit rugby to switch sports, he went from a suspended Team GB sprinter to a Sevens actor who now appears on Gladiators

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
On Tuesday, Welsh rugby was shocked to learn that one of its brightest lights would be switched from rugby union to American football via the NFL's International Player Pathway. Louis Rees-Zammit's statement announcing the decision that he was given the opportunity to face a new challenge was 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.'

After being asked about his future with the team after Pittsburgh's non-conference loss to the Buffalo Bills, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin STORMS OUT of a postgame press conference

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 16, 2024
Mike Tomlin's deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers has one year remaining. He didn't like a reporter bringing that up to him right after his team lost in the playoffs to the Buffalo Bills. Tomlin's work security has been a point of discussion for the majority of this season, but with the Steelers finishing the season with 10 victories and a playoff berth, we might have been pushed to the fall. That wasn't the case. With Tomlin as helm, the Steelers haven't had a losing season in 17 years, but they have only won one Super Bowl.

Will Josh Allen stamp his authority onĀ  Buffalo Bills' Wild Card game against Pittsburgh Steelers?Quarterback has been boosted to 7/2 to throw for 250+ yards and 2+ TDs

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 14, 2024
The Buffalo Bills have been one of the National Football League's (NFL) top performers in the post-season in recent years. Despite their obvious talent, Josh Allen and Co have fallen short of where it matters most. However, following a string of mediocre performances midway through the season, the Bills' attempts to be Super Bowl contenders once more this year.

Despite the possibility of a winter storm striking Buffalo, the Bills and Steelers' playoff game could be postponed to Cleveland

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
Despite the threat of a winter storm battering Buffalo, the NFL has moved to put down rumors about the possibility of moving the Bills and Steelers' playoff game to Cleveland. The National Weather Service released a winter storm warning for much of Western New York, including Orchard Park, where the Bills play their home games. It will be in place from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning, and states over seven inches of snow are likely over the weekend, with winds likely to reach 60 mph.

If bad weather leads to a state of emergency in Western New York, a playoff game between the Steelers and Bills in Buffalo could be relocated to CLEVELAND

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
If lake effect weather causes a state of emergency in Western New York, the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers could be relocated to Cleveland on Sunday. The National Weather Service released a winter storm warning for a large portion of Western New York, including Orchard Park, where the Bills play their home games. It is in place from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning, and states over seven inches of snow are likely over the weekend, with winds possibly reaching 60 mph.

Travis Kelce screamed 'jacka**es' in the media and defended Mike Tomlin after the Steelers coach secured his 17th non-losing season with a victory over the Seahawks: "Just talking gibbery."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 3, 2024
After Steelers manager Mike Tomlin led Pittsburgh to a non-losing season for the 17th year in a row, Travis Kelce has come out at 'jacka**es in the media. Tomlin has been the head coach of the Steelers since 2007 and has never stopped a campaign with a win percentage lower than 0.500. He led Pittsburgh to Super Bowl glory in 2009. The Steelers' record, which they beat the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, improved their record to 9-7 going into the Steelers' final game of the season.

After losing to the Browns, Diontae Johnson and Minkah Fitzpatrick were in a tense locker-room bust-up, with teammates being compelled to separate the two teams in Cleveland.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
According to reports, Philadelphia Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick got into a 'heated' argument in the locker room following last week's loss to the Cleveland Browns. According to ESPN, Johnson and Fitzpatrick had to be separated by teammates after their 13-10 loss to their AFC North division adversary, with star defender TJ Watt and Cameron Heyward assisting as tempers erupted in Cleveland. Watt and Hayward followed with a ferocious season of teamwork. When the team had been calmed down, head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to them.

Josh Dobbs is the aerospace engineer who worked at NASA but turned down a career in a galaxy far, far away and has used his rocket arm to become the Vikings' own Passtronaut!

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 11, 2023
Although some will argue that to play quarterback in the NFL, you must first be a rocket scientist, and processing data in split seconds is living proof. Dobbs spent time at NASA with a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Tennessee. However, he turned down a career in space for a career in aerospace and instead focused on becoming a shooting star in the NFL. Dobbs was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2017 and spent his career as a backup until joining the Tennessee Titans (his fifth team) last term.

After a reporter inquired about Kenny Pickett's quarterback ratings in the win over the Titans, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answers the reporter: "Just ask it from that angle."

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 8, 2023
The Steelers are 5-3 overall following their recent victory over the Titans on TNF, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they finish second in the AFC North after this weekend. Pittsburgh hasn't been to the playoffs since 2021, when the team was defeated by the Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card game. The Steelers will next host the Packers.

Cole Holcomb, the Steelers' linebacker, sustained a horrific knee injury in victory over the Titans, and head coach Mike Tomlin admits the issue is'serious.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2023
During the first quarter of Pittsburgh's match against the Tennessee Titans, linebacker Cole Holcomb was carted off the field with a left knee injury. Holcomb was ruled out for the remainder of the game by the Steelers right away. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin admitted that the issue looked like it was a'serious' one after their 20-16 win over the Titans. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with him,' Tomlin said.

Many in London are calling for Jacksonville, but the Jaguars are going to show their teeth and live up to the hype... as a double-header in England could define their season

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2023
These are troubling times for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They're off to a back-to-back home setback before heading to their international outpost in London for a double-header that could make or break this season. Rivals will be able to sense the skepticism. Well, you better be able to roll and you'd better be able to develop.' They're going to be compelled to participate in this game,'s Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, as well as Sunday's opponents at Wembley Stadium.

On a way home from Las Vegas, the Pittsburgh Steelers' flight made emergency landing in Kansas City due to engine problems

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 25, 2023
Following a victory on the road in Las Vegas, the Pittsburgh Steelers' jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Kansas City early this morning. At 9 p.m. last night, the team's charter flight, an Airbus A330-900, took off from Sin City, but an oil leak rupture occurred at 5 a.m. After liaising with air traffic control, pilots took action, laying the plane down in an emergency landing in Kansas City. Firetrucks and emergency responders assisted the plane as a precaution, but no one on board was injured, but no one on board was injured, but no one on board was reported to have been injured.

Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is under a lot of pressure, and his team is marginalized by Sky Bet for their NFL opener against the San Francisco 49ers

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 9, 2023
With Sky Bet, Pittsburgh is a marginal underdog, with T.J. Watt and Co. up to 11/10, while back-to-back NFC Championship Game participants San Francisco are favorites at 8/11. Sky Bet is offering a 4/1 chance to 49ers running back Christian McCaffaffy to total 125+ scrimmage yards and a touchdown in the 'Price Boost' market. McCaffaff was outstanding against the Steelers in McCaffrey's last outing against them, with 138 scrimmage yards (rushing and receiving) and three touchdowns.

For charges relating to a deadly car accident, NFL prospect Jalen Carter will receive NO jail time

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2023
Since pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges connected to the deadly January 15 car accident that killed his former Georgia comate Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy, NFL prospect Jalen Carter will face no prison time. Since police issued an arrest warrant for the 21-year-old, Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing on March 1st. According to reports, the defensive tackle has now signed a contract with Athens-Clarke County after pleaded no contest and will receive 12 months probation, pay a $1,000 fine, perform 80 hours of community service, and complete a driving course.

As a result of his inability to finish participating in drills, Georgia DT Jalen Carter has had a DISASTROUS pro day

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2023
After weighing in at nine pounds more than he did at the last month's NFL combine and being unable to complete drills, University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter had a horrific pro day. Carter had only signed up to the positional drills that he was unable to finish and did not participate in other aspects of the workout, including the 40-yard dash, cone drills, and other physical assessments. All 32 NFL teams had personal in attendance, including three head coaches. Arthur Smith of the Falcons, Matt Eberflus of the Bears, and Steelers' Mike Tomlin were among the three individuals named.

Commanders and Eric Bieniemy are at work on the details of their separation from their OC's

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2023
On Thursday, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy interviewed with the Washington Commanders for the same position, and it seems to have gone well. Bieniemy and the Commanders have a'mutual interest' in having him as their new OC, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Rapaport claims he is the team's top pick and that they're working toward a contract that could become official on Friday.

'Man, I'm f***ing working': Mike Tomlin's internet censorship began by a fan who died violently.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2022
And though the fan was wishing his team luck, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin let a fan have it during halftime of Sunday's game against the Falcons. A fan of Tomlin was seen walking past as the head coach was reading something off a piece of paper in the tunnel at halftime. 'Coach Tomlin, let's go for the winner guy!' The fan boobuffed the coach, giving him a thumbs up.

NFL Todd Bowles has called out the media for singling black coaches out

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 14, 2022
Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers' coach, has chastised the media for shining the spotlight on race in the NFL. This weekend, his team will meet Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers in what will be the first time this season. As he called out the media for making the race a big deal and continuing to emphasize representation in the game, bowled down the importance of the occasion.