Steelers choose Vikes' Tomlin - UPDATED - False report (1 Viewer)

[3C's]

Amid conflicting reports that the Steelers have chosen either Mike Tomlin or Russ Grimm as their next head coach, team spokesman Dave Lockett issued a statement this morning that cleared up little."At this point and time, the Steelers have not concluded a contract agreement with a new head coach, nor do we expect to do so today. There will be no other announcements from this office today."

You know, if you read between the lines, what this probably says is that Grimm has been offered the job and has accepted, but a contract has not been finalized.

 

[Bojang0301]

Amid conflicting reports that the Steelers have chosen either Mike Tomlin or Russ Grimm as their next head coach, team spokesman Dave Lockett issued a statement this morning that cleared up little.

"At this point and time, the Steelers have not concluded a contract agreement with a new head coach, nor do we expect to do so today. There will be no other announcements from this office today."

You know, if you read between the lines, what this probably says is that Grimm has been offered the job and has accepted, but a contract has not been finalized.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2732197I wouldn't read anything into any source right now obviously there are several conflicting reports and as far as we know they may want to interview Rivera again after the Bears game.

 

[beavers]

It's official? I guess we have two threads going strong...

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6391772

It's official: Tomlin is Steelers' new coach

Posted: 4 minutes ago

The controversy should now be put to bed.

FOXSports.com has learned that the Steelers have finally informed Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin that they have in fact chosen him as their next head coach. Tomlin is slated to fly to Pittsburgh by tomorrow morning provided the two sides can work out a contract.

The two sides began negotiating this afternoon and as long as a deal can get done, the Steelers should announce him as their coach tomorrow.

Tomlin was originally scheduled to fly to Mobile, Alabama for this week's Senior Bowl but was asked by Pittsburgh brass to not get on the plane.

Calls to Tomlin have not been returned but sources close to the coach said he expects Tomlin and the Steelers to be able to work out the terms of the contract by this evening.