‘I Probably Avoid Being Stale’: Mike Tomlin Explains How He Connects With Players

Like his two predecessors, Mike Tomlin’s been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach for quite a while. Despite some frustrations in recent years, it’s been a successful tenure Tomlin without any losing seasons and a Super Bowl win. However, when on the job for so long, it can be hard to continue to connect with players without becoming stale. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, Tomlin explained his efforts avoid doing so.

“I try not to focus on me, to be honest with you,” Tomlin said. “My job is to be what they need me to be. And their needs are ever changing, because the makeup of the group changes, the places they are in their career as individuals. So for me, I probably avoid…