Summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach. Steelers president Art Rooney II expressed confidence in the decision, believing McCarthy will help the team win games. The hiring decision comes with mixed reactions, given McCarthy's past playoff record.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
- Art Rooney II, the Steelers president, assured fans they believe McCarthy can lead the team successfully.
- Mike Tomlin, the previous coach, never had a losing season but faced challenges in playoffs.
- Tomlin had a 8-12 playoff record with one Super Bowl win in the 2008 season.
- McCarthy has a past record of 6-9 in the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl with Green Bay.
- Bill Cowher, a former Steelers coach, supports McCarthy because of his offensive experience.
- McCarthy helped quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott achieve high performance levels.
