Saturday, Ronde Barber will be inducted into football immortality, part of the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. Though Barber had plenty of help along the way, he credited Mike Tomlin as a big reason why Barber will be wearing a gold jacket.
During the NBC broadcast of this year’s Hall of Fame game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, Barber was interviewed by sideline reporter Melissa Stark, who asked Barber about Tomlin’s role and influence. Barber explained Tomlin’s influence and immediate impact to help elevate his game while encouraging him that he could become a great player, as tweeted by 93.