I think that's why we all coach. We don't want to admit it, but we coach because we can't play, we could never play or we can no longer play. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share Image
I shaped my reputation in this business and this outlook in this business being singularly focused on the task at hand. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
It's not only a moral obligation, but a social responsibility to leave the game and our vocation better than we found it. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
I know at least for me, man, I wanted to be the best dad I could be. I was trying to be perfect. And… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
In the mid-1990s, I was a young offensive coach. I received sound advice that I had a better chance ascending on the defensive side… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
The good teams, the dominant teams, aren't necessarily dominant in stadiums, but they are dominant largely in moments, when they do what's required to… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
I prefer old friends as opposed to new ones - people who have been significant in my growth and development along the way. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
I wanted to be a great player, and I wasn't. I never got over that. I take that same energy into coaching. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
People give you good information all the time that are helping you in in your journey. If you're a good listener, you retain those… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
I'm active in my community. I want to help as many people as I can help. I want to utilize this platform for good.… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
You wear on your teammates when they routinely have to answer questions about things that aren't preparation or football-related. — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
If changes produce better outcomes or seemingly produce better outcomes, or we feel like it puts us in position to produce better outcomes, then… — Mike Tomlin Copy Share
