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Rex Ryan: If Steelers Fire Mike Tomlin, It Would Be ‘Greatest Thing’ Ever Done For Him

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the midst of their worst rut in the Mike Tomlin era, losing three straight games to sink their playoff hopes with the team barely hanging on at 7-7. That’s led to talk about whether this could be Tomlin’s last season in Pittsburgh. On ESPN’s Get Up! this morning, former NFL head coach Rex Ryan said he thinks Tomlin is the coach to turn the Steelers around, but if he was to get fired, he would “break the bank” as a free agent.

“Absolutely ridiculous. He’s clearly the leader that can get this team back.