Mike Tomlin isn't going anywhere. We know that. But, Tomlin himself said during Tuesday's press conference he imagines that there will be change "on a lot of levels," and that change "comes when you don't have the desired outcome."

So, what change is coming to the coaching staff?

The desired outcome for the Steelers is a Super Bowl. But, they may need significant change in order to get there. Similar results for eight straight seasons should be more than enough to spark change. However, I don't foresee sweeping changes.

I'll start with the coordinators. Arthur Smith just signed last year, so barring him accepting any job elsewhere, he's not going anywhere. Now, Smith may appear to be far down the list of candidates for the Bears' and Jets' head coaching jobs, both positions for which he's already interviewed.

However, Smith interviewed (twice) with the Jets back in 2021 before he was hired on as head coach of the Falcons. And, he was a finalist for the Jets' job. From what I hear, team owner and chairman Woody Johnson liked Smith during that process. If this recent interview went well for Smith, he could end up being a finalist again. If he's offered the job and accepts it, the Steelers will obviously have to search for a new offensive coordinator.

Regarding Teryl Austin, it would be much easier for the Steelers to stick with their usual way of doing things to move on if his contract had expired. However, he just signed a two-year deal last winter, so he's under contract through 2025. If Tomlin decides to move on from Austin, he'll have to fire him. As for whether he will or not, the latest I've heard is there is at least a chance Austin will be fired, though it is not a sure thing.

As for the rest of the coaching staff, I find it difficult to believe the Steelers will move on from quarterbacks coach Tom Arth, wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni or running backs coach Eddie Faulkner. Arth and Azzanni were both hired just last year and have one year left on their contracts. Faulkner also signed a new contract last winter, and has a pretty good track record thus far. 

Some coaches who may have expired contracts are secondary coach Grady Brown, inside linebackers Aaron Curry, tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts and defensive quality control coach Jason Brooks. Brown is one of the more prominent secondary coaches in the league, and was even a defensive coordinator at the Senior Bowl in 2023. Moving on from him would be a significant move. Roberts has a ton of experience, so it's hard to imagine them moving on from him, either.

People also might be wondering about offensive line coach Pat Meyer. Same as it is with Austin, Tomlin will have to fire him if he's going to make a change. Meyer signed a new contract last year, so he's under contract through 2025. Meyer played a big role in scouting for offensive linemen during the draft process over the past two cycles, and had some influence in the front office's view of both Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier. Meyer also pounded the table for Ryan McCollum last summer, who ended up serving as a quality backup center when Frazier was injured.

However, the Steelers' overall performance up front has been below the bar. Broderick Jones took a step back in his second season. Over four years, Dan Moore Jr. never developed into anything better than an average left tackle, and that didn't even last a whole season. I haven't heard anything definitive about Meyer's job security, so his status remains unclear. I actually think Austin has a better chance of getting fired than Meyer.

Change certainly does come this time of year. That's naturally the case when assistant coaches sign two-year contracts. But, while there is a possibility that one or both coordinators have to be replaced, it's more likely the changes that take place won't be the overhaul people might want.

• Regardless of his contract situation, Danny Smith isn't going anywhere unless the Steelers say he's not welcome back. Despite being 71 years old, he has no plans to retire.

• Everything was and is fine between Smith and Russell Wilson. Not only can I confirm a lot of that firsthand, but I've had multiple sources tell me their relationship was good.

• I'm hearing the organization is growing tired of George Pickens' antics. While I wouldn't yet bet the house on Pickens being traded this offseason, it's certainly a possibility. There's a decent chance the only holdovers in that room will be Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson.

• I'm very early in the process of gathering draft intel, but my early impression is running back and wide receiver will be priorities in the draft. Now, it's very, very early. There's still the Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl, Combine and pro days to get through. Lots can change between now and then. But, this is a good class of running backs and there will be receiving options in virtually every round.

• While receiver could be addressed the in the draft, I expect the Steelers to actually play in the free-agent market for some of the bigger names, especially if they decide to move on from Pickens. The team has all kinds of cap room and can easily get into the $75-80 million range in space with just a few simple cuts (Preston Smith clears $13.4 million with no dead cap). I don't believe Omar Khan will put all of his eggs in one basket like he did with Brandon Aiyuk, either.