In a highly anticipated matchup, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris are set to renew their rivalry on Sunday. The two coaches have a long history together, spanning back to their time on the coaching staff of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the early 2000s.

Although they spent four years working closely together, their relationship has taken a competitive turn since then. Tomlin and Morris have faced off multiple times as adversaries, with Sunday's game marking the latest chapter in their longstanding rivalry. And it seems the competition has only intensified over the years.

During a recent press conference, Morris playfully joked about his feelings towards Tomlin, stating, "Man, I can't stand this man. He's an archenemy of mine." Despite his lighthearted tone, it's clear that there is a level of animosity between the two coaches when it comes to their on-field matchups.

Tomlin, who served as the defensive backs coach for the Buccaneers while Morris was on the coaching staff, has nothing but respect for his longtime acquaintance. Last year, he praised Morris as the best head coach he knows without a head coaching job. However, when it comes to their head-to-head clashes, Tomlin has been the clear victor.

In their previous encounters, Tomlin's teams have dominated Morris' squads. The Steelers' head coach holds a perfect 3-0 record against Morris, with wins in three different capacities with three different organizations. Furthermore, Morris' teams have struggled to find success against Tomlin, failing to score more than 17 points in any of their matchups and allowing no fewer than 27 points.

Their history on the field adds an extra layer of excitement to Sunday's game, as it will be the first time they face each other since Morris took on the role of defensive coordinator for the Rams in 2021. Their previous meetings were back in 2018, when Morris served as the assistant head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, and in 2013, when he was the secondary coach for the Washington Football Team.

As the game approaches, both coaches are focused on their preparations, not wanting to give each other any additional ammunition. Morris humbly acknowledged that Tomlin will be stoic and unfazed, making it clear that their off-field friendship will be put aside when they step onto the field.

With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the showdown between Tomlin and Morris promises to be a clash of strategies, wits, and intense competition. As fans eagerly await kickoff, the highly anticipated matchup between two respected coaches is poised to provide fireworks on the field.