Is Steelers HC Mike Tomlin still an elite NFL coach?

There was a time when a case could be made that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was among the five best head coaches in the NFL. Two trips to the Super Bowl in three seasons with one championship and Tomlin looked like a true leader of men and a champion.

But in recent years, things haven’t gone quick so smoothly for Tomlin and the Steelers. CBS Sports put out their latest head coach rankings and they have Tomlin ranked at No. 10. Here’s what they had to say about Tomlin:

Fourteen years and not a single losing season means Tomlin is an absolute master at keeping his players invested. His teams simply do not bottom out. His defensive touch and locker-room chemistry remain evident. But he’s not exactly thrived with in-game decisions, and Pittsburgh has tended to fizzle out down the stretch, going 3-6 in the playoffs since losing the Super Bowl in 2010.

To be honest, it is probably generous to have Tomlin this high after his recent bout of mediocrity. That 3-6 record since 2010 is undeniable and we can’t act like this franchise hasn’t had some very good teams fall short in the playoffs.

Looking at these rankings, where would you rank Tomlin? Let us know in the comments.