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CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Mike Tomlin quickly made history during the ' season-opening game against the . With Sunday's game, Tomlin officially started his 16th regular season as the Steelers' head coach, pa Luke Farrell Jerseysing Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher for second most all-time in franchise history. Chuck Noll, who also has a bronze bust in Canton, Ohio, coached the Steelers a franchise-record 23 seasons.Currently the NFL's second-longest tenured head coach behind only the ' Bill Belichick, Tomlin pa sed Cowher for most regular season wins during the Steelers' 29-27 victory over the last season. Tomlin needed only 232 games to reach 150 wins, making him the fourth-fastest coach to reach that milestone."I'm just appreciative of the standards that's been set by those that have come before me," Tomlin said at the time when asked about the milestone. "All of us are here. That standard is inspirational for us. It inspires us, it challenges us. I'm just thankful to be a part of this thing that is the Pittsburgh Steelers. I do my job to uphold the standard." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies.By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. While Tomlin is still writing chapters to his coaching career, former Steelers cornerback and CBS Sports football analyst feels that Tomlin has already done enough to one day join Noll and Cowher in Canton, Ohio."He's thereBrett Martin Jersey right now. If he decided to end his coaching career this season, he's a Hall of Famer," McFadden said following Tomlin's 150th win. "From 2007 to the present, he's never had a losing season, that speaks volume on his consistency. Winning AFC championship ball games. Getting to the Super Bowl, winning a Super Bowl."When you've won a conference championship game, you've been in the playoffs a lot, and your team has always been relevant in competitive conversations, that speaks volumes. To me personally, if he was to end his coaching career this season, yeah, he's already a Hall of Famer. Certified."McFadden said that there are more similarities than differences when it comes to Cowher and Tomlin, both of whom are defensive coaches. Between them, the two have over 300 wins, two Ryan Rua JerseySuper Bowl wins, four AFC Championship Game wins, 15 division titles, and 20 playoff appearances."They are both no-nonsense type coaches," said McFadden, who played for both coaches. "They want nothing but profe sionalism week in and week out, day in and day out. They are great motivators. The way they gather the team the night before a ball game and thinking of something that they could say that we have not heard before but what definitely be impactful was a really good skillset both coaches had. "Bill Cowher had us ready to run through a wall, and actually we thought we could beat the wall and knock the wall down. That's how powerful his speeches were. And Mike Tomlin, he has that same skill set. And now, when you hear him give his pre sers, he often gives a Tomlinism, words only he can put together. The way they were able to communicate was nothing but leadership-like." Unlike many of his teammates, McFadden had already worked with Tomlin prior to his arrival in Pittsburgh in January 2007. Two years earlier, Tomlin coached McFadden during the Senior Bowl as a member of the ' coaching staff. Tomlin quickly built a rapport with Dak Prescott Jerseythe rest of McFadden's teammates shortly after being named head coach. Tomlin's connection with is players is one of the reasons for his consistent succe s, says McFadden."He's able to relate to any and everyone that's in the building that's willing to put their hand in the pile to try to accomplish a Super Bowl goal," McFadden said. "I know players respect that. And when they respect the man that's in command, they're going to do everything in their power to do what he wants and what the entire staff wants them to do. And that usually results into wins, and that has been one of the biggest skill sets I think Mike T. has had which has provided nothing but consistency throughout his profe sional head coaching career." Ask anyone within the Steelers' organization, and they will tell you that Tomlin has boundle s energy. That energy is present in practices, meetings, and whenever Tomlin pa ses someone in the hallway. That energy can also be seen on the sideline during games, as the former receiver for William & Mary appears ready to put on the pads himself.Tomlin's unbridled pa sion for the game is infectious on his players. McFadden spoke of Tomlin's game day energy when asked to name the best part about playing for Tomlin."He's pa sionate about the game of football, and sometimes, he can't hide it," McFadden said. "I like that. I love seeing coaches get animated and get fired up. Let's get fired up. Get fired up with us. I understand you're not covering or hitting anybody, but get me that same mindset as if you were going to do that."Tomlin has done that for his players. It has served him well so far, and it should continueJeffrey Springs Jersey to serve him well for however longer he decides to roam the sidelines in Pittsburgh.Click here Click here Click here
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