""While this chapter comes to a close, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change," Tomlin said in a statement. "I am excited for what the future holds for this organization, and I will forever be grateful for my time coaching in Pittsburgh.""
""Mike T has had more success than damn near anybody in the league for the last 19, 20 years," Rodgers said."
""I don't really care about that noise because they don't know what Mike T puts into this," Heyward said. "They don't know how he goes out of his way to prepare every man. They don't know about the countless nights that man is in there studying film.""
Mike Tomlin resigned as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after a 19-year run characterized by consistency and stability. Tomlin never recorded a losing season and was the longest-tenured head coach in North American professional sports. The resignation came less than 24 hours after a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans. Players immediately defended and celebrated Tomlin, citing his preparation, work ethic, and impact on individuals. Aaron Rodgers and Cameron Heyward offered strong endorsements of Tomlin's success and dedication. Current and former players including Patrick Queen, Dylan Cook, and Ryan Clark contributed reactions as the franchise begins a coaching search.
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