NFL coaches have gathered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for their annual meetings, bringing along a media frenzy. This event is likely the only occasion for reporters to engage directly with the NFL’s head coaches until training camp kicks off in July, so virtually any topic is up for discussion. Monday morning saw Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin receiving a flurry of questions, particularly about free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers’ disappointing finish in 2024, and his views on the ‘tush push.’
One standout moment came from Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly, who, in a light-hearted exchange, brought up DK Metcalf’s eating habits after the new Steelers wide receiver revealed on a podcast that he consumes four to five candy bars daily. “Apparently we have the same appetite for candy, me and DK, did you hear about that?” Kaboly asked Tomlin.
“No, I didn’t,” Tomlin responded, intrigued.
Kaboly elaborated, “Apparently he eats four or five candy bars a day.” An amused yet astonished Tomlin followed up with, “Really?” To which Kaboly affirmed, “That’s what he said on a podcast!”
Tomlin humorously remarked, “He wears it a little differently than you,” eliciting hearty laughter from everyone present.
I guess I asked for it. 🤷🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/xI2dSfxbZZ
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) March 31, 2025
In his social media post captioning the clip, Kaboly wrote, “I guess I asked for it.” It’s refreshing to see the camaraderie between Kaboly, who has covered the Steelers since 2002, and Tomlin as they engage in this playful banter. Kaboly’s choice to introduce the question by comparing his own diet to Metcalf set the stage for this entertaining exchange. For Tomlin, amidst a range of more serious inquiries about his team’s future, it surely felt good to enjoy a light-hearted moment and showcase his well-documented quick wit.
