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Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Steelers’ Hiring of Mike McCarthy as Head Coach

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Steelers’ Hiring of Mike McCarthy as Head Coach

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. He previously coached the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers, where he won a Super Bowl. Stephen A. Smith, a Steelers fan, shared mixed feelings about the hiring.

Key Facts

  • Mike McCarthy is set to become the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • He interviewed for the position earlier this week before being officially hired.
  • McCarthy coached the Dallas Cowboys for five seasons until 2024.
  • He won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2011.
  • The Steelers reportedly did not hire McCarthy just to attract quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
  • Stephen A. Smith, a Steelers fan and TV personality, had mixed reactions to the hiring.
  • Some believe the Steelers should have considered a younger coach for rebuilding purposes.
  • The Steelers have had only three head coaches since 1970.

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