I believe Tomlin embraced LaBeau and they used his 3-4 system and incorporated some 4-3 and 2 deep coverages into it. Tomlin was a young coach and I don't believe he was in a position to dictate. A little bit different with Pioli if he brings in McDaniel. Tomlin was joining a staff already in tact. McDaniel would be starting anew, abeit with the advice of Pioli.