As a result, Tomlin’s contract for the next three years would be hard to walk away from if the Steelers wanted to do that. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette relayed just how much money Tomlin is being paid over the next three years of his contract.

Russell Wilson, who started 11 games for the Steelers this season, finished 14th in the NFL in passer rating, 26th in QBR and 15th in adjusted net yards per attempt. Justin Fields, who started the first six games, ended up 19th, 27th and 25th in those three statistics.

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?