The Pittsburgh Steelers season is over and has officially come to an end with Mike Tomlin’s final press conference of the season. Looking ahead to what’s next, here’s what you can learn from Tomlin’s comments and what changes could be made in the offseason.

Justin Fields is likely to return

Several questions have been asked about the quarterback position as the Steelers do not have a contract for the quarterback position entering free agency. However, it seemed clear that the Steelers would most likely bring Justin Fields back. Tomlin was asked if he thought Fields was capable of being the starting quarterback in 17 games, to which he replied, “Absolutely.” Tomlin also pointed out, how mobility was important to the quarterback position (which doesn’t make much sense given the fact that he fielded a mobile quarterback who was 4-2 and played well, but that’s neither here nor there). However, given Fields said earlier this season that he wants to be in Pittsburgh in 2025, and the context clues Tomlin provided here, it feels like Fields will be the guy in 2025.

Mike Tomlin isn’t going anywhere

That’s no surprise, but Tomlin’s comments confirm 100 percent that he will be back. He was asked which teams would approach him and potentially trade for him and what his message would be to those teams.

“Save time,” he replied.

Possible changes in the coaching staff

Tomlin noted that he believes there are coaches on the team who are not under contract next season, which in some ways suggests the Steelers may finally be getting rid of offensive line coach Pat Meyer. The offensive line issues were a major problem in the second half of the year, especially during the five-game losing streak. Tomlin has done a good job hiring Tom Arth as quarterbacks coach and Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach. Hopefully a new offensive line coach can improve this unit – granted, being better than Meyer won’t be a difficult task. Does this mean Teryl Austin could be fired too? Maybe, but I don’t necessarily think I’ll expect that, although it should happen.