Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. McCarthy, who has previously coached the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, will replace Mike Tomlin, who recently stepped down. This marks a change for the Steelers, who usually choose younger coaches.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have had only three head coaches since 1969.
- Mike Tomlin, the previous coach, resigned after a playoff loss to the Houston Texans.
- Mike McCarthy is expected to be named the new head coach.
- McCarthy is 62 years old, older than the Steelers' usual coaching hires.
- He previously coached the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.
- McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Packers, beating the Steelers.
- The hiring could influence quarterback Aaron Rodgers' decision to stay with the Steelers.
