Tomlin on Miami radar?

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported in today's paper that Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin could also be a candidate for the Miami Dolphins vacancy.
What many people don't know or forget is that Tomlin interviewed with the Dolphins during the 2005 offseason. New Dolphins coach Nick Saban talked to Tomlin about becoming his defensive coordinator.
Perhaps turned off by Saban's hands-on style, Tomlin decided to stay in Tampa and remain the defensive backs coach.
Think about that.
That shows that Tomlin isn't going to just take the first job dangled before his eyes. He knows, deep inside, that he will become an NFL head coach someday. And the fact that he passed up a chance to be the defensive coordinator in Miami shows that he is willing to wait for the right opportunity.
So if, by chance, the Oakland Raiders have a vacancy, and Tomlin becomes a candidate. Don't think he would have any qualms about remaining a defensive coordinator in Minnesota, if that's his only option.
Pittsburgh, though, could be intriguing. There are reports that Bill Cowher will resign on Monday as coach. I would imagine Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, who is one of the hottest head coaching candidates in football right now, would be given a very serious look by the Rooney family.
But Tomlin would be appealing because the Steelers have a history of taking a very -- very, very -- long-term approach to hiring their coaches.