The NFL has been reacting ever since the moment it was reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be hiring Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin. The organization didn't stick to what it knows, which has been historically going after young, defensive-minded individuals.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are attempting to revamp their offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy. The 62-year-old Super Bowl-winning coach is now tasked with taking his hometown team to the next level and possibly making a championship run.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in for plenty of changes during the 2026 offseason. It all started with Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach after 19 seasons.
It’s been two weeks since the Pittsburgh Steelers season ended. In that time, their head coach stepped down and was ultimately replaced by Mike McCarthy, sparking a divisive reaction from Steelers fans.
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The Steelers have hired an offense-oriented head coach for the first time in 60 years. The coach they hired happens to have considerable experience coaching Pittsburgh’s 2025 starting quarterback.
Not everybody is sour on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy. But the boos and hisses are certainly noisy. Count ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in that latter mix as he said he was “not moved” by the McCarthy hire, according to First Take.
The Pittsburgh Steelers may finally get a new, modern offense in the near future with whoever they decide to hire to be the next head coach of the team.
While McCarthy has won a Super Bowl and does have a long track record of providing a consistent level of success, his resume also closely resembles former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin's.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made headlines Monday when he declared that his colleague Ryan Clark should have received an interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching position.
It’s an exciting time for fans and observers alike, as each rumor and potential candidate spark debate about how the new regime might differ from what Pittsburgh has seen in recent seasons.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are wasting no time hitting the groun running with their new head coach. The organization surprised everyone when they named 62-year-old Mike McCarthy as the team's fouth head coach since 1969.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have strictly employed defensive-minded head coaches for decades. This specific approach led to six Super Bowl championships, a mark that remains tied for the league's most — despite the fact that it could change with a New England Patriots victory in the coming weeks.
During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of "The Pat McAfee Show" shared why the club wanted to get the McCarthy deal done quickly.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. He becomes just the fourth man to hold that position since the moon landing in 1969.
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach. During an appearance on First Take, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky gave McCarthy a word of caution.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in the Mike McCarthy Era. The 62-year-old Super Bowl winning coach bucked the trend of hiring defensive coordinators in their 30's, as the organization eyes his offensive mind to guide them into a new phase.
Few people have the approval rating that Bill Cowher has in the city of Pittsburgh. A native Yinzer who brought the Pittsburgh Steelers a Super Bowl, he will forever be a legend in Western Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are thrilled about the hire of Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. Maybe the fanbase didn't take it as smoothly as the organization hoped, but Team President Art Rooney II sees the upside, and a lot of that is centered around the quarterback position.
At least one Pittsburgh Steelers icon is on board with the team’s decision to hire Mike McCarthy as head coach. Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher was enthusiastic about the McCarthy hire on Sunday when speaking on CBS’ “The NFL Today.” Cowher emphasized McCarthy’s offensive style and personal ties as being important selling points.
When Steelers HC Mike Tomlin resigned after this past season, the expectation was that it would also mean QB Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t return, as a big reason he joined Pittsburgh this past season was to play for Tomlin. However, the Steelers’ hire of HC Mike McCarthy changes the equation a little bit.