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After 19 years under Mike Tomlin, the head coach decided to part ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In turn, the organization turned to Mike McCarthy as their next leader. He’ll have plenty of expectations on his shoulders after Tomlin’s run. But McCarthy is taking them all head-on. Including serving as Pittsburgh’s offensive play caller, via […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially introduced Mike McCarthy as their next head coach on Tuesday. The move was a surprise, but overall, it makes sense given McCarthy’s history of success in the NFL. It also means a lot more to him because he is from the Pittsburgh area and grew up going to Steelers games, and […]

The anticipated hiring of Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has immediately sparked intense speculation regarding a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers. While Rodgers initially arrived in Pittsburgh specifically to work with Tomlin, the opportunity to finish his career alongside his former Green Bay mentor presents a […]

Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines by hiring former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach. The move came two weeks after Mike Tomlin announced he would be leaving the franchise after 19 seasons at the helm in Pittsburgh. Now, more intel is coming to light about […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh’s new head coach has big shoes to fill after replacing Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons leading the team. Now McCarthy is working on building his coaching staff and could add a familiar face in a key role. The […]

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. Pittsburgh eventually replaced him with Mike McCarthy, a candidate with plenty of head coaching experience. Now one candidate has emerged as a possible candidate for one of the […]

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. “I’m not moved at all,” Smith said. “I’m not going to […]

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. Now, the franchise’s focus can turn toward the 2026 NFL Draft, where it holds the No. 21 overall selection. So, let’s take a stroll around the internet and […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, many felt that it was an Aaron Rodgers-inspired move. However, the team insists the decision had nothing to do with the aging quarterback. Despite the obvious connection between McCarthy and Rodgers, the Steelers claimed their decision was based solely on McCarthy as a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy a their next head coach has led to plenty of polarizing reactions. However, Steelers legend Bill Cowher believes the franchise made the right call in McCarthy. Any coach would have big shoes to fill coming in after Mike Tomlin’s 19 years at the helm. But in Cowher’s eyes, McCarthy […]

A veteran leadership approach is returning to the city of Pittsburgh after the reported hiring of Mike McCarthy as the next head coach. Moving away from their tradition of young hires, the organization is banking on McCarthy’s experience to end a nearly decade-long playoff drought. However, the decision has drawn some skepticism, with an ESPN […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant organizational shift by hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, moving away from their tradition of young, defensive-minded leaders. While McCarthy brings a wealth of experience, including a Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers, the hire has faced scrutiny. One NFL insider characterized the decision as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers broke tradition by hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. Pittsburgh had been hiring young coaches, when they brought in Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher years ago. McCarthy is a veteran head coach, with lots of experience who also has ties to the city of Pittsburgh. While Steelers fans offered some […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen who their new head coach is going to be. After 19 years of Mike Tomlin at the helm, Pittsburgh is going with a proven face instead of an up-and-coming coordinator, bringing in Mike McCarthy. The move has brought some mixed reactions from fans, as the McCarthy hiring was a bit […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to hire 62-year-old Mike McCarthy to be their new head coach proves they are not interested in rebuilding after losing their eighth straight playoff game. But they clearly covet change. During a time when there is more uncertainty surrounding the long-term quarterback situation than maybe ever before, owner Art Rooney II […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly expected to hire Mike McCarthy as head coach after Mike Tomlin decided to step down after the 2025-26 season. It’s a move that allows the franchise to maintain a veteran leader for a solid roster. However, the hire decision sparks rumors that it could mean Aaron Rodgers could return and […]

With steam picking up regarding Mike McCarthy being the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new head coach after Mike Tomlin, it looks like that will become a reality for the franchise. As McCarthy interviewed for the Steelers job, NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the “plan” is to hire the former Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers head coach […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the search for a new head coach. With Mike Tomlin gone, the Steelers have the option to go with a young coach who can be great for a future rebuild. They could also sign a veteran coach to keep them competitive and chasing the playoffs every season. Former Green Bay […]

The Pittsburgh Steelerss search for their leader has led to a familiar local face as they officially moved forward in their head coaching search by hosting longtime NFL coach Mike McCarthy for an in-person interview, confirming a huge development in the post-Mike Tomlin era. McCarthy, 62, brings one of the most extensive resumes among the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some tough decisions to make this offseason. It starts at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 season in Pittsburgh. Now it appears that Pittsburgh could be zeroing in on a candidate with multiple ties to the city and organization. Mike McCarthy will interview with the Steelers for their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to conduct head coaching interviews with candidates to replace Mike Tomlin. One name to keep an eye on is longtime coach Mike McCarthy. Although he doesn’t fit the mold of the organization’s hiring methods in the past, McCarthy’s strong connections to the city could quickly make him a hometown favorite. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers would like Aaron Rodgers to return in 2026, but their recent divorce from head coach Mike Tomlin has seemingly made that outcome unlikely. However, the team is now expressing interest in former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, adding an interesting new wrinkle to the situation. As the Steelers begin their job […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in need of a lot of help. This is a franchise that refuses to get out of its own way when the playoffs are happening. On Sunday night, for the AFC Wild Card, the Chargers managed to score only three points in New England against Mike Vrabel’s Patriots. Justin Herbert […]

The Tennessee Titans are setting up multiple interviews with head coaching candidates in the hopes of finding the right man for the job. On Thursday, the organization added former Super Bowl-winning coach Mike McCarthy to the list. Reports indicate that McCarthy will interview with the Titans on Saturday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

The New York Giants have one of the top head coaching vacancies this offseason. New York already has a talented quarterback in Jaxson Dart and some great defensive talent. It seems that New York is already focusing in on a handful of experienced head coaches as their top candidates. The Giants had dinner last night […]

The final month of the NFL regular season is here. With that, the playoff race will tighten up and take form. On the other hand, the coaching carousel will start to spin. The Tennessee Titans and New York Giants are the open jobs at this moment. The Titans fired Brian Callahan and the Giants moved […]

The Dallas Cowboys could really use a win in Week 12. Dallas is 4-5-1 and on the outskirts of the NFC playoff picture. If they want to beat the Eagles this weekend, they’ll need a big game from QB Dak Prescott. One of his former coaches revealed an interesting tidbit about him during a recent […]

The Tennessee Titans are just 1-5 on the season and have now made some changes. The Titans have fired Brian Callahan and will now be looking for a new head coach. These are the top candidates for the job. Brian Callahan went just 4-19 with the Titans, having the worst record in the NFL in […]

The Green Bay Packers aim to get back in the win column after suffering a 13-10 Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. They’ll have that opportunity in Week 4 when the team takes on the Dallas Cowboys in a “Sunday Night Football” matchup. Leading up to the contest, former NFL head coach Mike McCarthy […]

Former head coach Mike McCarthy addressed Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s upcoming season and the goals that come with it. Barring any significant injury, McCarthy anticipates a productive season from the starting QB. After Prescott wasn’t surprised by Micah Parsons’ trade to the Green Bay Packers, it sounds as if he’s ready to lead the […]

As the football world reacts to the blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers, more information is emerging regarding the behind-the-scenes nature of the deal. When Parsons was traded to the Packers, it was the end of a long negotiation process with owner Jerry Jones around a contract […]

The Green Bay Packers play in the smallest market in the United States, but they have the most prolific history in the NFL. The Packers have won 13 league championships, including four Super Bowls and they have had a slew of legendary players, coaches and teams. Few teams can even come close to matching the […]

Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas had to clear the air about his thoughts on former head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy was the Cowboys’ coach from 2020 to 2024, leading the team to three playoff appearances. The furthest they went was the NFC Divisional Round in 2022 but was unable to reach the NFC Championship game […]

Pat McAfee thrives in chaos. Hosting his sixth annual “Draft Spectacular” with the same energy he brings to WWE and ESPN, the former NFL punter turned media star added another viral moment to his highlight reel on NFL Draft night. In front of a packed house in Green Bay and thousands more watching live, McAfee […]

The New Orleans Saints are the final team in the NFL with a head coaching vacancy, and they appear to be locking in on their top candidate. After former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy backed out of the running for the gig on Tuesday night, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has reportedly emerged […]

The Dallas Cowboys bungled their extension talks with Mike McCarthy despite having an exclusive, week-long negotiating window with the veteran coach at the end of the season. McCarthy ended up leaving Dallas and the Cowboys scrambled to find a new head coach. Ultimately, the team landed on longtime offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. Meanwhile, McCarthy interviewed […]

After the Dallas Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer to be their next head coach on January 24th, that left the New Orleans Saints as the only team remaining in the league without a head coach. Coincidentally, New Orleans was also the first team to have an opening, having fired new Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen after a […]

The New Orleans Saints’ search for a new head coach continues after a number of the hiring cycle’s top candidates have already found jobs. The Saints have pivoted to former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, who’s set to interview with the team next week. However, New Orleans is also hoping to meet with Washington Commanders’ […]

After five seasons as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy was shown the door on Jan. 13 to the surprise of many. After not allowing the Chicago Bears to speak with McCarthy during their head coaching search, most believed Dallas would offer a respectable deal to a coach who delivered three straight 12-win […]