March 26, 2026, 9:25 p.m. ET
Questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ceiling for the 2026 NFL season keep popping up, even as the roster looks stronger on paper. Some point to the uncertainty at quarterback and a new head coach as a cause for concern.
Steelers insider Mark Kaboly does not see it that way. In his recent mailbag session on X, he pushed back on the idea that Pittsburgh is capped, starting with Mike McCarthy.
“I don’t get this at all,” Kaboly said. “McCarthy has the same resume as John Harbaugh, if not better… McCarthy is the least of your worries.”
Kaboly believes the veteran coach brings both credibility and a needed change in direction. After nearly two decades of continuity, he expects a different energy around the team that could elevate its outlook rather than limit it.
At quarterback, Kaboly acknowledged there may be hesitation surrounding Aaron Rodgers. Still, he downplayed the concern in the bigger picture.
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“I see that there might be reservations with Rodgers, but it’s not like he’s the long-term plan,” Kaboly added.
He also pointed to results as the strongest rebuttal. Pittsburgh has won at least 10 games in each of the last three seasons, making the idea of a low ceiling or “murky middle” inaccurate in his view.