The former Steelers' quarterback believes head coach Mike Tomlin is calling the shots in Pittsburgh, making his ouster all but impossible.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not had an elite quarterback for a long time. They certainly did not get anywhere near that range in 2024, and despite what head coach Mike Tomlin says, they don’t look likely to get there in 2025,

Tomlin has compiled an impressive 183-107-2 record over his tenure with the Steelers and has led the team to two Super Bowls, winning one. However, postseason victories have been elusive in recent years. The Steelers haven't won a playoff game since 2016 and were eliminated in the wild card on Saturday, falling 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens .

Will the Steelers fire Mike Tomlin? Examining Pittsburgh Steelers coaching candidates after the team's late-season collapse.

We all knew there would be options for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason when it comes to head coach Mike Tomlin. Despite his postseason struggles, Tomlin’s resume is as good as any in the NFL minus a handful of names so there will always be teams who hope Tomlin’s message will be fresh for their team where it’s gone stale in Pittsburgh.

Adam Schefter of ESPN previously reported that one team reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers about trading for head coach Mike Tomlin. And now, we know who the team was.

The Bears reportedly called the Steelers to inquire about a potential trade for Tomlin, which Pittsburgh quickly dismissed.

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw the season come to an end with a Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and head coach Mike Tomlin knows that change is coming