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Why former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is phenomenal hire for NBC's NFL coverage
TL;DR
Mike Tomlin, former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is joining NBC as a top studio analyst for 'Football Night in America.' His hiring comes after significant interest from other networks, including FOX.
Key points
- Mike Tomlin resigned as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He is joining NBC as a top studio analyst.
- Tomlin will appear on 'Football Night in America.'
- FOX also expressed interest in hiring him.
- NBC had a greater need for his expertise.
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Ever since Mike Tomlin decided to resign from his job as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, the expectation has been that it is inevitable he would take a job on television.
Well, that time has finally come, as Tomlin is headed to NBC to join the network's football coverage, according to The New York Times' Andrew Marchand.
"Mike Tomlin, one of the most intriguing NFL TV prospects in years, is headed to NBC to be a top studio analyst on its Sunday night pregame show, 'Football Night in America,' sources briefed on the move told The Athleticon Tuesday," he reported.
Marchand adds that FOX also showed interest in the former Steelers head coach, but ultimately NBC was the one that landed him, with the network having a more dire need for Tomlin's services.
Tomlin will now join host Maria Taylor, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett and former NFL defensive back Jason McCourty in the studio.
Why Tomlin is a great hire for NBC
Q&A
Why did Mike Tomlin leave the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Mike Tomlin resigned from his position as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading to speculation about his future in television.
What will Mike Tomlin's role be at NBC?
Mike Tomlin will serve as a top studio analyst on NBC's 'Football Night in America' pregame show.
Which networks were interested in hiring Mike Tomlin?
Both NBC and FOX showed interest in hiring Mike Tomlin, but he ultimately chose to join NBC.
