Brian Batko: There’s a sizeable gap between the fan opinion and front office opinion of Mike Tomlin; fans are open to Aaron Rodgers next year

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Photo credit PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Mike Tomlin’s future with the Steelers, the stakes of their playoff game with the Texans, if Aaron Rodgers will retire after this season, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)