Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay didn’t endear himself to Pittsburgh Steelers followers on Sunday. He received concerned in a scuffle with Steelers TE Darnell Washington that he thought was going to end in some gamers getting early marching orders. However one factor didn’t change on Slay’s finish from earlier than the beginning of the sport to the ultimate whistle: His admiration for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
Slay was effusive in his reward of Tomlin within the leadup to Sunday’s recreation. And he continued to reward Tomlin after the actual fact throughout his Large Play Slay podcast on Tuesday.
“Everyone know Mike Tomlin, you understand what I’m saying?” stated Slay. “Among the finest coaches that ever do it. I like Mike Tomlin. Like, if I wasn’t enjoying for Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles, he’d be one of many subsequent coaches I’d be desirous to play for. Simply because I hear such nice issues about him. I accomplished met him a pair instances. We had nice talks, man. I respect what he’s doing over there. He respects my recreation.”
And by all accounts, Slay almost did play for Mike Tomlin. In the course of the 2023 offseason, Slay was in limbo with the Philadelphia Eagles. His contract by no means ended with the staff, however there have been rumors he may very well be reduce. As an alternative, he ended up restructuring his deal to stay in Philadelphia.
At one level within the course of, Slay was involved with a few of the Steelers gamers who had been attempting to recruit him if such a transfer grew to become potential. Slay himself says he almost went cross-state to Pittsburgh. However the Steelers signed CB Patrick Peterson as an alternative, and Slay remained with the Eagles.
Possibly a future pairing is within the playing cards. However Darius Slay will flip 34 on New 12 months’s Day. Will the Steelers and Mike Tomlin have an interest as soon as Slay turns into a free agent? Who is aware of. However Slay will surely be open to enjoying for Tomlin if the chance did come up.
