Pittsburgh Steelers
· 2026-07-06
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning back the clock with the hiring of 62-year-old Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
McCarthy is set for his 19th season as a head coach, having previously led the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
The Steelers are looking to rescue their offense from its longstanding doldrums, and McCarthy's approach is to stick with what has worked for him in the past.
McCarthy's offenses have finished top 10 in yards on 11 occasions and top 10 in points 12 times.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is enjoying the familiarity of McCarthy's offense, having spent 13 years with him in Green Bay.
Rodgers said the offense is "stuff that we used to run, but he's just called it something different now."
The Steelers have acquired Michael Pittman in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to bolster their wide receiver corps.
The Steelers are currently standing at 16th in the National Football Conference with a 3-14 record, on a L9 streak.
Their next game is against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13, 2026.
The Steelers haven't experienced a playoff victory since the 2016 campaign, and McCarthy and Rodgers are looking to change that.
McCarthy booked eight postseason appearances with Rodgers as his starting quarterback in Green Bay.
The Steelers are looking to McCarthy's experience and Rodgers' familiarity with his offense to lead them back to playoff prominence.
McCarthy has a resume filled with offensive success, including a Super Bowl XLV win with Rodgers over the Steelers.
The crowning achievement for McCarthy and Rodgers came on February 6, 2011.
"It's just the next generations of the West Coast offense," Rodgers said of McCarthy's offense.
The Steelers are hoping that McCarthy's offense will be the key to their success in the upcoming season.
With Rodgers at the helm and McCarthy calling the shots, the Steelers are looking to make a comeback.
The team's fans are eager to see what the new season will bring, and whether McCarthy and Rodgers can lead the Steelers back to the top.
The Steelers' offense is looking to improve on their 16th place finish in scoring last season.
McCarthy's offense is known for its emphasis on quarterback timing, and Rodgers is looking to capitalize on that.
The Steelers are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs, and McCarthy's experience is seen as a key factor in that goal.
The team's next game against the Atlanta Falcons will be a crucial test of their offense.
The Steelers are looking to start the season strong and make a statement with a win over the Falcons.