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There’s never a dull moment if you’re an NFL general manager. If you’re Omar Khan, life is especially busy as the general manager of a franchise whose annual goal is winning the Super Bowl.
Speaking of the Super Bowl, it’s been 13 years since the Pittsburgh Steelers have been to the big game. That’s nearly an eternity for a franchise that went to the Super Bowl eight times between 1974-2010. Khan is hoping to end that drought in 2024, but to do that, it’ll require some necessary moves between now and Week 1.
With free agency and the draft just around the corner, here are five moves Khan and Co. should make in the coming months.
Extend Mike Tomlin’s contract
Tomlin and Steelers president Art Rooney II have alluded to an extension happening at some point this offseason. The expectation is that this will occur during training camp in late July.
Extending Tomlin’s contract should prevent his status becoming a distraction the way it was late in the 2023 season. Tomlin and his team ignored the noise and responded by winning three straight games to quality for the playoffs.
The soon-to-be 52-year-old Tomlin shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to have unyielding energy that seems to resonate with his players. Tomlin has his detractors (largely because of the team’s lack of recent playoff success), but his track record speaks for itself. He’s won seven division titles, two AFC titles and a Super Bowl. Tomlin has never had a losing season, an incredible feat that is often downplayed.
Pick up Najee Harris’ fifth-year option
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-05 13:35:34
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