Mike Florio

Before that game started, they were just thrilled they had a chance to make it to the playoffs after the year that they had.

And if Tyler Luke doesn't miss the field goal, John Harbaugh doesn't get fired last night.

Because they're getting ready for a game next Monday night against the Houston Texans.

So Steve Bishotti had to make the decision.

And part of the decision is, and I respect Bishotti for taking the risk, that the Ravens are going to take a step back and Harbaugh is going to land somewhere where he's instantly better.

And you're going to get those questions, why did you fire John Harbaugh?

But I think that it was time for a change for both sides, just for the same reasons that people were saying last month, that it may be time for a change for both sides in Pittsburgh.

It's a long time.

18 years, 19 years.

Harbaugh had 18.

Tomlin has 19.

It's a long time for one guy to coach a team.

Yes, yes.

And given the things that Ben Johnson has said about Matt LaFleur, I wonder if he'll feel guilty if he gets Matt LaFleur fired.

Well, one of the problems with the hiring cycle is whether it's coordinators, whether it's head coaches, you have distractions created when your assistant coaches are on the list to be interviewed by these teams.

That creates a major problem.

There are

coaches who just hate the current system.

Some people think that nothing should happen until after the Super Bowl.

That's not practical.