"Even without the Brian Flores implications, hiring Mike McCarthy is still a fascinating decision. McCarthy, 62, joins a Pittsburgh franchise that has missed the postseason just three times since 2014. So it's not as if McCarthy is walking into a place with no expectations. Plus, McCarthy's hire will certainly lead to folks making the connection regarding a possible return to the Steelers for quarterback Aaron Rodgers."
"Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach, per reports Some tweets (and fun facts) in connection with the Mike McCarthy hiring in Pittsburgh: BREAKING: The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to hire Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach, a source tells The Athletic.McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, becomes the franchise's fourth head coach since 1969. pic.twitter.com/d6qUcmRMeQ- Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 24, 2026"
Mike McCarthy is expected to be named the next Pittsburgh Steelers head coach. He coached the Green Bay Packers from 2006–18 and was a candidate for the Chicago Bears’ head-coach vacancy last offseason. McCarthy succeeds Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after the team's playoff loss concluded his 19th season. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores had interviewed for the vacancy, so McCarthy's hiring means Flores will again face Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams in 2026. The Steelers have missed the postseason only three times since 2014, creating significant expectations. McCarthy's reputation as a quarterback specialist fuels speculation about Aaron Rodgers and future quarterback development.
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