Jets Reportedly Plan to Pursue Former Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin
An NFL insider reported that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is "doing his homework" on head coach Mike Tomlin.
The New York Jets may be exploring the possibility of hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, according to reports from Casino.org's Jason La Canfora. The Jets' owner, Woody Johnson, is reportedly conducting preliminary groundwork to pursue Tomlin, who is currently working as a media personality for NBC. La Canfora noted that Tomlin's return could be a significant addition for the Jets, who have not had a winning season since 2015.
Tomlin's 19-season tenure as head coach of the Steelers saw no losing records, while the Jets have struggled to find success in recent years. La Canfora also suggested that the Jets could benefit from aligning Tomlin with a longtime AFC North rival, such as the Baltimore Ravens, who are reportedly open to trade options for Lamar Jackson.
The two coaches have a mutual respect built from years of competitive matches, and New York's defensive core could provide an immediate foundation for a contender.
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