Johnson suggested that the Steelers and similarly stale Dallas Cowboys should swap Tomlin for Mike McCarthy. To shake things up. At the risk of hyperbole and with all due respect to the “Music City Miracle,” that would be one of the biggest lateral moves in NFL history.

The 28-14 loss to the Ravens has Mike Tomlin under further scrutiny. If he coached anywhere other than Pittsburgh, Tomlin’s job security likely would be in serious question. But the Steelers pride themselves on having hired only three coaches since 1969.