Tomlin is the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL having been hired by the team in 2007 to replace Bill Cowher. He has compiled a 183-107-2 record since and has never had a losing season in his career. The issue? For many Steelers fans?

Just days after Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reiterated his plans to remain in Pittsburgh, the longtime Steelers coach is still receiving interest. The Chicago Bears and at least one other team have contacted the Steelers about Tomlin’s availability in a trade, according to a league source.

The Steelers reportedly rejected trade talks with the Bears and one other team that involved Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin.

The Chicago Bears engaged in trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to try and land Mike Tomlin to be their next head coach, but the Steelers rejected the overtures, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said. “The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to and potentially try to trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin,

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly made a major decision regarding the future of head coach Mike Tomlin after a devastating loss in the playoffs against the Ravens. Mike Tomlin has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 18 seasons,

The Chicago Bears may not realize it, but the Pittsburgh Steelers spurning their trade inquiry for head coach Mike Tomlin is a blessing in disguise.