There is increasing speculation that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, after 19 seasons, may step down and transition into a TV broadcasting role, similar to his predecessor Bill Cowher, with his decision likely to be made after the final game of the 2025 season.
After being passed over for the Falcons head coaching job, Bill Belichick may consider a TV gig or consulting role for the upcoming season, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggesting that he could become a coveted coach next year. Despite his aversion to the media, Belichick's potential move to TV would be ironic given his history with reporters, but he has received praise for his previous TV work and could be a sought-after commentator.
Oprah Winfrey almost turned down her first TV job as an anchor at Nashville's WLAC-TV, but a college professor convinced her to take the opportunity. Despite her father's wishes, Winfrey changed her class schedule to work at the news station and eventually dropped out of college to focus on her career. Today, Winfrey is a highly successful journalist, host, actress, author, and entrepreneur, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. She credits her success to her faith and self-confidence.