I Believe Cowher, Do You? (& Does anyone care?)

Bill Cowher sounded pretty convincing to me when he said he has "no interest" in coaching again -- but especially next year -- in the NFL.

In the interviews I've seen, he tried his darndest to come across as sincere in his statements. On Jim Rome's show yesterday, he said there was no way he was going to walk out of his daughter's life again, especially when she will be in her senior year, to coach an NFL team. I believe him. But you know what, I don't care. Nor should you or any other Steeler fan.

He made his decision to exit the Steeler organization on his terms. They (the Rooneys) were satisfied and have moved on. He is satisfied -- and is taking piano lessons, no less -- and has moved on as well.

Whether Cowher is eventually wooed back, well, good luck. It is an enticing challenge, I'm sure, for someone as young and driven as ol' Chin appears to be. Hope he wins a few big games -- none against the Steelers, of course -- and hope he gets the compensation he desires.

The Cowher Era is over. Let the Tomlin Era begin!