Pittsburgh Steelers line up Mike McCarthy as next head coach
Steelers to turn to McCarthy after Tomlin exits role
TL;DR
- Mike McCarthy is the reported next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The hire would be a homecoming for McCarthy, who grew up in Pittsburgh.
- McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons.
- McCarthy has 18 seasons of head-coaching experience and a Super Bowl win with the Packers.
- The Steelers have had a limited number of head coaches since 1969.
- The team has faced quarterback instability in recent years.
- The Steelers aim to compete immediately rather than undergo a 'reset'.