The Steelers have won 80 regular-season games in the past eight seasons. They haven't won a playoff game in that same stretch, going 0-5. Tomlin said Tuesday his players frequently joke with him about one of his favorite cliches: "Two is a pattern." What about five?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking just their initial steps into the offseason after suffering a playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens during Wild Card Weekend. Even in these early stages, however, the team is adding depth to what will be an intriguing position to monitor throughout the next few weeks and months.

For Tomlin, it shouldn’t just be about maintaining the status quo. It should be about reigniting the spark, embracing innovation, and adapting to an evolving NFL landscape. Steelers fans and media alike question whether Tomlin should move on entirely from coaching or take on a fresh challenge with another team.