Tomlin to Steelers?
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin has been hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
But Steelers communications coordinator Dave Lockett said around 3 p.m. that "we have nothing to report.
"We don't have any press conference set up or scheduled, and I haven't gotten any word from our owners," Lockett said. "There is nothing to report on our end."
Asked if the SI.com report is true, Lockett said, "I can't even say that, one way or the other. That hasn't been told to me yet. When we get word, we will let everyone know."
SI.com reported that Tomlin, 34, impressed the Steelers during the interview process with his organization skills, intelligence and grasp of the game.
But a person close to the situation told the Pioneer Press that the SI report was premature.
ESPN quoted Tomlin as calling the report "untrue."
"I have no idea where it's coming from," Tomlin said.
Still, Tomlin is a finalist, along with Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm and Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.
Because the Bears are still in the playoffs, Rivera did not get a second interview like the other two candidates.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that team chairman Dan Rooney and team President Art Rooney II declined comment as they left the headquarters Saturday afternoon.
But Steelers communications coordinator Dave Lockett said around 3 p.m. that "we have nothing to report.
"We don't have any press conference set up or scheduled, and I haven't gotten any word from our owners," Lockett said. "There is nothing to report on our end."
Asked if the SI.com report is true, Lockett said, "I can't even say that, one way or the other. That hasn't been told to me yet. When we get word, we will let everyone know."
SI.com reported that Tomlin, 34, impressed the Steelers during the interview process with his organization skills, intelligence and grasp of the game.
But a person close to the situation told the Pioneer Press that the SI report was premature.
ESPN quoted Tomlin as calling the report "untrue."
"I have no idea where it's coming from," Tomlin said.
Still, Tomlin is a finalist, along with Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm and Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera.
Because the Bears are still in the playoffs, Rivera did not get a second interview like the other two candidates.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that team chairman Dan Rooney and team President Art Rooney II declined comment as they left the headquarters Saturday afternoon.
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