Head coach Mike Tomlin says that he’s beyond the worry of the process of the NFL draft and is now more concerned about what happens after.
“My focus now is on the welcoming and the development of the guys that we’re going to draft, and what that’s going to look like or not look like,” Tomlin said on Monday’s virtual pre-draft press conference.
“Drafting is just the beginning of the process. How we develop these men, not only as players but into our team and this community is something we take personal pride in and work very hard at. So these present circumstances are going to change the look of that. My attention is probably moving in that direction in terms of what rookie orientation looks like and how we get to know these young men and help them grow and develop.”
All aspects of the NFL offseason have been affected by the limitations that COVID-19 present. While it will be more of a challenge transitioning rookies from college into a professional atmosphere and the additional responsibilities that come with it, Tomlin and his staff will undoubtedly find a way to make it work.
