Free from coaching, 'Minecraft Mike' Tomlin is having fun again | Exclusive
Mike Tomlin is sleeping better, enjoying life as an NBC analyst and going viral with Minecraft. Life after coaching is nice, writes columnist Jarrett Bell.
Free from coaching, former NFL coach Mike Tomlin is enjoying newfound fun as a commentator for NBC's Sunday Night Football. At 54, Tomlin, who spent 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach, reflected on his transition, admitting he had been sleeping poorly for 30 years of his adult life as a coach. With the volume turned up, Tomlin now fully immerses himself in watching football, contrasting his new experiences with his previous analysis of global tape.
While he admits to having more anxiety about his new role, Tomlin finds joy in learning new skills and appreciates the challenge. Despite not ruling out a potential coaching comeback, Tomlin is currently delighted with his new position as a commentator, where he can be a storyteller and shape fans' relationships with the game.
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