{
  "id": 6268530,
  "title": "‘He’s built for it’ – Mike Tomlin names the QB that would be his first pick in the entire NFL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hes-built-for-it-mike-tomlin-names-the-qb-that-would-be-his-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/built-mike-tomlin-names-qb-104500460.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has declared Josh Allen as his preferred current NFL quarterback if given the chance to pick one for the 2026 season. Tomlin, who is transitioning to broadcasting after leaving the Steelers, praised Allen's ability to perform exceptionally well in high-pressure situations, stating that he \"looks like he’s built for it.\" Despite Allen not having won a Super Bowl, Tomlin remains confident that he's the best quarterback in the league. The pressure on Allen to lead the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl is increasing as they prepare to play in the newly built Highmark Stadium. Tomlin expressed his respect for Allen, agreeing that he's \"the dude\" when it comes to quarterbacks.",
  "summary": "Former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin, has shared why he would choose Josh Allen over any other current quarterback. The experienced coach is heading into the 2026 season working as a broadcaster following his departure from the Steelers earlier this year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}