Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Plans to Stay in Pittsburgh
Steelers vice president and general manager Kevin Colbert has no plans of leaving Pittsburgh any time soon.
Speaking with members of the media on Thursday, Colbert said that he has no desire to leave the Steelers and will stay with the organization for as long as they will have him.
GM Kevin Colbert on his contract status: 'I can say this without any hesitation: as long as the Rooneys and Pittsburgh Steelers want me to be a part of this organization and it’s a good thing for our family, we’ll be here. I’m not looking to go anywhere else.'
— Bob Labriola (@BobLabriola) February 13, 2020
Colbert and the Steelers agreed to a one-year contract extension last week, as he prepares to enter his 21st year with the franchise and his tenth as general manager.
Colbert also made it clear that he has no plans or desire to work for any organization other than the Steelers, signalling that he would most likely retire once his tenure in Pittsburgh is complete.
Kevin Colbert made it crystal clear that he will never work for another organization. It is either the Steelers or he rides off into the sunset.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) February 13, 2020
While the Steelers have missed the playoffs the last two seasons, Colbert has been one of the leagues most successful executives during his time with the team. Under Colbert, the Steelers have won two Super Bowls, three AFC championships and nine division titles