{"id":707538,"date":"2026-01-26T23:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/707538\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T23:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:42:15","slug":"steelers-president-art-rooney-ii-explains-decision-to-hire-mike-mccarthy-as-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/707538\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers President Art Rooney II Explains Decision To Hire Mike McCarthy As Head Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was first reported on Saturday afternoon<\/a> that the Pittsburgh Steelers had agreed to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach.<\/p>\n

Steelers president Art Rooney II discussed the decision on Monday during an interview<\/a> with Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.<\/p>\n

\u201cNumber one, his record of success is undeniable,\u201d Rooney said, according to Dulac. \u201cI think he\u2019s a great fit here. Obviously, he understands Pittsburgh. I think he understands our culture. Almost as important as his record of success is his record of handling quarterbacks and bringing along some of the greatest quarterbacks of all time that came along under his leadership. So there\u2019s just a lot on his resume to like.\u201d<\/p>\n

McCarthy not only grew up in Pittsburgh but has had a long relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well.<\/p>\n

Though Rodgers\u2019 future with the Steelers is uncertain<\/a>, bringing McCarthy to Pittsburgh likely can only further boost the chances that the four-time MVP plays one more season with the franchise.<\/p>\n

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McCarthy was Rodgers\u2019 head coach with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2018 and the duo won the team\u2019s last Super Bowl title during the 2010 season.<\/p>\n

McCarthy is scheduled to be introduced as the Steelers next leader during a press conference on Tuesday at Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n

Former Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher praised the hiring<\/a> of the 62-year-old, though the move has also led to backlash, notably by retired Steelers star running back Le\u2019Veon Bell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe great thing about sports is everybody has their opinion,\u201d Rooney said. \u201cIt is what it is. You know, you can\u2019t worry about social media. You\u2019ve got to make the best decision you can make. At the end of the day, if we win games, none of that is going to matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

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