John Harbaugh Fired, Mike Tomlin Steps Away What’s Next for the NFL’s Longest-Tenured Head Coaches

Two of the longest-tenured head coaches in the NFL are suddenly at a crossroads.

In this quick 24-minute War Room edition, we break down the two sides of the same coin: John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin. Harbaugh is officially out, and with multiple high-profile openings available, the question becomes where he lands next—and which job actually gives him the best chance to win.

In the first half of the show, we evaluate Harbaugh’s top three potential destinations: the Titans, Falcons, and Giants. We discuss the pros and cons of each situation and make our prediction on where he ultimately ends up.

In the second half, we give Mike Tomlin his flowers after 19 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. We discuss why this feels less like an ending and more like a pause, why a brief TV hiatus makes sense, and what a potential return could look like—similar to the path Sean Payton took.

We close the episode by discussing what’s next for the Steelers, how this move impacts the organization long-term, and what kind of direction Pittsburgh may take in the post-Tomlin era.

Legacy. Stability. Change.
What now?

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - John Harbaugh is A FREE AGENT?
2:35 - THE PROS ABOUT THE TITANS
4:02 - THE PROS ABOUT THE GIANTS
5:42 - THE PROS ABOUT THE FALCONS
8:01 - JOHN HARBAUGH IS A ______
10:56 - MIKE TOMLIN ERA
17:32 - WHAT DO THE STEELERS DO?

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