Steelers Tomlin: It's about us

INDIANAPOLIS -- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was the first NFL official to talk with reporters this morning at the annual scouting combine.

I asked him if he had studied the division, including the Bengals.

"I have a little, but it's not a high priority," Tomlin said. "The issue is us. I try to eliminate variables that we can't control. We have to take care of ourselves."

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis will hold a national news conference here Friday.

Tomlin, who replaces Bill Cowher, said he has heard from other members of the NFL coaching fraternity. He also has been in contact with his mentors.

"My mentors told me to be myself," Tomlin said.