Precedent says Tomlin to get bump in salary
Pittsburgh Steelers02/13/2009 11:22 AM The Post-Gazette reports one more key component of the Steelers' Super Bowl team is due a new contract this year, and it's likely to come with a large boost in salary. Mike Tomlin, halfway through his rookie coaching contract with the team, will get an extension before the 2009 season begins, if the Steelers hold true to their history. Tomlin has two years left on a four-year contract estimated at a total of $10 million that he signed when the Steelers hired him to succeed Bill Cowher in 2007. His average salary of $2.5 million per year was typical of what first-time NFL head coaches received. That amount could double in his next contract, according to agents who have knowledge of NFL coaching contracts. Read more