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The Steelers' head man from 1992-2006, Cowher has been away from coaching for six full seasons, but believes his job as a T.V. analyst has helped keep him sharp. "One thing about this job is it's been really good because it allows me to study the game and do features on the game," Cowher said. "It's not like I'm out of it. I know how the game is changing." Cowher rumors have become an annual part of hiring season, but he hasn't been credibly linked to any of this year's open jobs. If he returns to the sideline, it will likely be 2014 at the earliest.