Mike McCarthy is the fourth Steelers head coach in 57 years.
The Steelers announced on Saturday that the organization has agreed to a verbal agreement with the former Packers and Cowboys coach to guide the franchise moving forward.
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Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the deal is for five years.
The news was met with mixed reviews on social media, but primarily with negative feedback from Steelers fans.
McCarthy, 62, defeated the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas and took 2025 off. He coached Green Bay from 2006-2018 before joining Dallas from 2020-2024.
Many Steelers fans preferred a younger offensive or defensive mind. It’s confusing why the Steelers didn’t wait to interview Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula or pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase after the NFC Championship Game.
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The Steelers got their guy, and it’s none other than the guy who grew up down the road in Greenfield staying home.
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