{
  "id": 11685231,
  "title": "‘I think it’s a good thing’: Mike Tomlin supports coaches having something to take their minds off football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/i-think-its-a-good-thing-mike-tomlin-supports-coaches-having",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:48:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/think-good-thing-mike-tomlin-124820429.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Tomlin, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, has transitioned into a new role as a studio crew member for NBC’s Football Night in America. During his time with the Steelers, Tomlin has also developed a passion for architecture, which he has shared through a Minecraft city he created with his children over the past 12 years. Tomlin showcased his city for the first time on Wednesday in a YouTube series called Rooftops, Penthouses, and Urban Living. He appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss his hobby and its therapeutic value. Tomlin stated, \"I think it’s a good thing,\" when asked if he believed it was important for NFL coaches to have an outlet outside of football. He added, \"That wasn’t my intention when I got into it. I just, you know, my boys were in middle school, and you’ll do anything as a parent to stay close to them as they drift away. Right. You know, and so that became our thing.\" Tomlin was surprised by the public's response to his Minecraft city, attributing its success to his sons' contributions in music and editing.",
  "summary": "Mike Tomlin has joined NBC’s Football Night in America studio crew after 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and has thrived in his new role. Not only has the former Super Bowl champion seamlessly joined his new team, but he’s also been able to open up about some of the things he enjoys…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mike Tomlin supports coaches having an outlet outside football",
    "Former Steelers head coach created Minecraft city with children",
    "Tomlin believes it’s good for coaches to have hobbies"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}