Steelers extend Mike Tomlin

If there's anything the Pittsburgh Steelers are known for besides winning, it's consistency. The model of stability and tradition, the franchise on Wednesday announced they would give a two-year extension to their third head coach since 1969.

Mike Tomlin, who succeeded Bill Cowher in 2007, will remain with the Steelers through 2018, the team announced. The deal will make him among the five highest paid coaches not merely in the NFL, but all sports.

"Mike has proven he is one of the top head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident he will continue to lead the team in our pursuit of another Super Bowl championship," Steelers president Art Rooney II said.

The Steelers have never suffered a losing campaign under Tomlin's guidance (82-46), and have made the postseason in five seasons, winning four AFC North titles, culminating in two Super Bowl appearances, and one victory.

"I very much appreciate this contract extension, but my sole focus has been and will continue to be meeting the challenges that lie ahead for the 2015 season," Tomlin said in a statement following the announcement.

"These past nine years in Pittsburgh have been a wonderful experience for my family, and I look forward to pursuing what is the Steelers' goal every year - bringing another Super Bowl championship to the city of Pittsburgh."