Mike Tomlin

But, man, I'm just I'm tunnel visioned, you know, as a leader, man, I'm

You know, I'm called upon to serve these guys.

And, you know, NFL playing careers are very short.

And so I certainly can't seek comfort in the longevity of my career.

I work with guys who have very short careers.

And I just I tend to try to always have a mirror that urgency.

I think it's disrespectful not to have that level of urgency when I lead them.

And so, man, I don't very rarely do I delve into big picture perspectives or appreciate the longevity component of what I've been able to do.

There's just so many things that are waiting for me today, this week, that demand my attention.

Hey, Rich, I don't participate in any of that, man.

I can't allow myself to.

I'm not even really privy to the specifics of what you're talking about.

I just realize it's a component of what I do and what we do.

And you better learn to live with it or at least endure it.

You know, there's more U.S.

senators than NFL head coaches.

And I have a respect and appreciation for that and an understanding of maybe some of the things that come with that.

You know how it is.

If my aunt had male parts, she'd be my uncle.

Man, he's sick about it.