Former Steelers star Ryan Clark weighs in on Mike Tomlin's coaching future

Amid Pittsburgh's recent disappointments, former Steelers star and current ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark offered his thoughts on Tomlin's coaching future.

Clark began by making it clear Tomlin should not be forced out of his position.

Clark then encouraged his former coach to move on to another NFL team where he could be viewed as a "fresh voice." He also suggested the coach's message may no longer resonate with the current players in the Steelers' locker room.

"I believe that Mike Tomlin should coach in another organization," Clark continued. "Mike Tomlin should be a fresh voice somewhere else. Because... as great as a coach as he is, and he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer, I believe his voice has run stale there. I believe he's allowed that team to reach the highest of heights they're gonna reach, unless they can get a top-tier quarterback."

The level of quarterback play the Steelers get in the 2025 season will likely have a considerable impact on their success. Pittsburgh's quarterback room currently features players with more questions than answers.