Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down. Former Steelers player Le'Veon Bell criticized the decision and predicted a poor season. McCarthy, who previously coached the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl win, now faces uncertainty about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future with the team.
Key Facts
- Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, a former head coach for Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
- Former Pittsburgh running back Le'Veon Bell criticized the hiring of McCarthy.
- Mike Tomlin had 19 successful seasons with the Steelers, never having a losing season.
- McCarthy has a record of 174-112-2 as a head coach and won a Super Bowl with the Packers in 2011.
- Aaron Rodgers, the current Steelers' quarterback, may or may not return for another season.
- Speculation exists about how the Steelers will handle their quarterback position if Rodgers leaves.
