McCarthy Coordinators & Coaches

[Jobu]

Patrick Graham, new DC
https://x.com/gerrydulac/status/2016598 ... dinator%2F

Three current coaches to be retained
https://x.com/gerrydulac/status/2016600 ... coaches%2F

Let me get this straight.... our QB room has been garbage in coaching up anyone since Ben retired, but one of the few position coaches we're keeping is the guy who oversaw that hot mess. Smh

Tomlin is gone…Tomlin is gone.
I’m really trying to stay positive about all of this, but…HOLY SHIT!

[Stillerz Bar]

Patrick Graham, new DC
https://x.com/gerrydulac/status/2016598 ... dinator%2F

Three current coaches to be retained
https://x.com/gerrydulac/status/2016600 ... coaches%2F

Let me get this straight.... our QB room has been garbage in coaching up anyone since Ben retired, but one of the few position coaches we're keeping is the guy who oversaw that hot mess. Smh

Tomlin is gone…Tomlin is gone.
I’m really trying to stay positive about all of this, but…HOLY SHIT!

Me too but each time i start to get a glimmer pf hope, I read something that makes me say WTF (sometimes out loud as my wife will attest ).

Yesterday I was cautiously optimistic after McCarthy's press conference and then I see this and start blurting out expletives.

[.Kodiak]

Bringing back the secondary coach is a real head-scratcher. Tom Arth, I recall, was pretty highly regarded as a QB coach.

Fine with McCarthy hiring a LBer coach he's familiar with. I mean we're talking an assistant to the assistant to the DC...

[Steelafan77]

Steelers request interview with ST’s coach Bubba Ventrone.

Steelers have also requested an interview with Ventrone. Cabot adds that the Rams are the likelier landing spot for the coach.
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/ ... a-ventrone

[beerbrother]

Bringing back the secondary coach is a real head-scratcher. Tom Arth, I recall, was pretty highly regarded as a QB coach.

Fine with McCarthy hiring a LBer coach he's familiar with. I mean we're talking an assistant to the assistant to the DC...

Read somewhere Gerald Alexander was a sought after coach when they first re-hired him.

If he worked for the Steelers .... left, came back and then was retained does that make him a 3-peat?

Why would any aspiring coach with future ambitions want to work for Tomlin (MM1)? It's where coaches come to be "retired" when their contract runs out. Was anyone besides Danny Smith in demand?

Maybe if this guy advances after working under McCarthy (MM2) a twig of credit can be given to (MM1).

[langer]

Tomlin is gone…Tomlin is gone.

We have to remember this.

Otherwise, it will drive us all mad.

We will see the light at the end of the Ft Pitt tunnel. If Fat Mike can't do it, the next person will. Time defeats all.

If we have to start Fire Art chants, we will.

[DumlinBumlinStumlin]

Tomlin is gone…Tomlin is gone.

We have to remember this.

Otherwise, it will drive us all mad.

We will see the light at the end of the Ft Pitt tunnel. If Fat Mike can't do it, the next person will. Time defeats all.

If we have to start Fire Art chants, we will.

Chants, shirts, booing. Best empty seats

[franco32]

Graham is a good DC. He's creative and tries to adapt his scheme around his player's talent. He's often been missing the talent. But, he really values smart players that know where they have to be.

After watching Butler and Austin's defenses where we try to dumb them down, line up and play, and yet still have busted coverages all over the place, I'd welcome someone a bit more cerebral.

I agree Schwarz would be my top pick, but that is a messy contractual situation now in Cleveland.

[langer]

If there is even the smallest sign of intelligence on this team I will be more than overjoyed.

I will be beyond ecstatic, I will have a boner the size of the US Steel building.

[steelmann58]

Think Alexander did a good job with Pierre this season and Arth seemed to be valued with the QB’S

[Stillerz Bar]

I agree Schwarz would be my top pick, but that is a messy contractual situation now in Cleveland.

Apparently Schwartz told Browns players hes not returning after the Monken hire.

[franco32]

I agree Schwarz would be my top pick, but that is a messy contractual situation now in Cleveland.

Apparently Schwartz told Browns players hes not returning after the Monken hire.

Is he resigning though? Browns have right to him no?

[CKSteeler]

https://x.com/i/status/2016559282422980863

I'll reiterate - this just isn't even going to be considered due to the schematic change Schwartz would almost certainly demand. You'd have to retool the defense quite significantly to make that happen and we are at a stage where it's abundantly clear Art II wants to minimize that very thing.

You know they got crushed by every team they've played in the postseason for years... maybe-hear me out-maybe their defense isn't that good and should be rebuilt from the foundation?

I mean, I think I've been banging that drum for a while. My point is that this conversation is moot because that's not what the owner wants and by extension the lackey he just hired.

[swissvale72]

My lone commentary on this. I like the hire, the McCarthy resume and the proven capabilities. I recognize the following is meaningless but I like the yinzer story too. I've said this before but I think it's silly that Steelers are being criticized for NOT doing the same shit that they did 20 and then 45 years ago

As far as Rodgers, I think it's smart to bring him back for one more year, work with Howard who's not taken a snap, even pre-season, see if that's going to work

[jebrick]

My lone commentary on this. I like the hire, the McCarthy resume and the proven capabilities. I recognize the following is meaningless but I like the yinzer story too. I've said this before but I think it's silly that Steelers are being criticized for NOT doing the same shit that they did 20 and then 45 years ago

As far as Rodgers, I think it's smart to bring him back for one more year, work with Howard who's not taken a snap, even pre-season, see if that's going to work

I do not see ARod moving the needle. We do not know what we have in Howard and will not know if they bring back ARod or some other veteran QB for another run at 9-8.

My point is thay do not seem to want to develop a QB. Will that stop them from drafting a QB next year if we are just bringing in another vet for another run at 9-8?

[swissvale72]

My lone commentary on this. I like the hire, the McCarthy resume and the proven capabilities. I recognize the following is meaningless but I like the yinzer story too. I've said this before but I think it's silly that Steelers are being criticized for NOT doing the same shit that they did 20 and then 45 years ago

As far as Rodgers, I think it's smart to bring him back for one more year, work with Howard who's not taken a snap, even pre-season, see if that's going to work

I do not see ARod moving the needle. We do not know what we have in Howard and will not know if they bring back ARod or some other veteran QB for another run at 9-8.

My point is thay do not seem to want to develop a QB. Will that stop them from drafting a QB next year if we are just bringing in another vet for another run at 9-8?

Well...failing their signing for a Malik Willis or trading for a Mac jones this off season or putting Will Howard under center this year and his working out, I think they def draft a qb in 27

[Steeldrama]

Yeah this is a no brainer scenario

I HOPE Rooney was sandbagging.

Saying he does not want to rebuild but deep down in the cockles of his shriveled heart really wants to TANK.

Even if Art is soooo far gone he meant what he said.

That’s fine too.

Start Will Howard

DO NOT waste dime one on a FA QB.

If he sucks?

FANTASTIC

You’re in the mix to draft a QB in ‘27

If you found a capable starter (unlikely)?

That’s ok too

I’ll never pull a Charles or KC and not follow, but starting a vet qb with the intent to continue NHALS is going to really help my golf game.

YOU SUCK, Art!

[Gonzo]

Yeah this is a no brainer scenario

I HOPE Rooney was sandbagging.

Saying he does not want to rebuild but deep down in the cockles of his shriveled heart really wants to TANK.

Even if Art is soooo far gone he meant what he said.

That’s fine too.

Start Will Howard

DO NOT waste dime one on a FA QB.

If he sucks?

FANTASTIC

You’re in the mix to draft a QB in ‘27

If you found a capable starter (unlikely)?

That’s ok too

I’ll never pull a Charles or KC and not follow, but starting a vet qb with the intent to continue NHALS is going to really help my golf game.

YOU SUCK, Art!

a fully agree about the vet QB - waste of time and bad signal that 9-8 is MMs given annual objective. and rodgers back is the Worst signal of all

[955876]

Yeah this is a no brainer scenario

I HOPE Rooney was sandbagging.

Saying he does not want to rebuild but deep down in the cockles of his shriveled heart really wants to TANK.

Even if Art is soooo far gone he meant what he said.

That’s fine too.

Start Will Howard

DO NOT waste dime one on a FA QB.

If he sucks?

FANTASTIC

You’re in the mix to draft a QB in ‘27

If you found a capable starter (unlikely)?

That’s ok too

I’ll never pull a Charles or KC and not follow, but starting a vet qb with the intent to continue NHALS is going to really help my golf game.

YOU SUCK, Art!

Ya this.

Aren’t you in Georgia? I’m going in April. Will be in Savannah, Charleston and surrounding areas.

Playing Hilton Head, the Ocean Course at Kiawah and like 5-6 others.

[Steelafan77]

Steelers have officially hired Patrick Graham Raiders DC and Jason Simmons.
Commanders defensive pass-game coordinator.

https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/20 ... 41446?s=20

https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/20 ... 61306?s=20

[Boukman]

The next OC, Scott Tolzien? Has Dallas and GB ties, too, with MCarthy coincidentally
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/fowle ... ator-role/

[Greeksteel]

OL coach Pat Meyer was fired by the Panthers after the 2022 season, then hired by the Steelers. He wasn’t expected to be retained. He’ll be replaced by James Campen, the guy who replaced Meyer in Carolina, was fired in 23 and hasn’t had an NFL OL coaching job since.

Starting to sound like the same old shit with the coaching staff hires.

[bradshaw2ben]

My lone commentary on this. I like the hire, the McCarthy resume and the proven capabilities. I recognize the following is meaningless but I like the yinzer story too. I've said this before but I think it's silly that Steelers are being criticized for NOT doing the same shit that they did 20 and then 45 years ago

As far as Rodgers, I think it's smart to bring him back for one more year, work with Howard who's not taken a snap, even pre-season, see if that's going to work

I've been saying for years that it isn't the holes everyone knows you need to fill and address but it's really about the obstacle starters who keep you from getting better.

In other words, Patrick Queen is a bigger obstacles to becoming great than is WR2. Yes, of course we know they need a WR, but if they really want to get better, they need to upgrade the guys who aren't terrible but who also aren't great... and who are standing in the way of younger talent that may or may not be an improvement. Broderick Jones, Chuck Clark, Slay, Malik Harrison, Mason Rudolph... these are good guys to have when surrounded by star players but they are a problem if you are depending on them to be great or great when called upon. For a team that's not a legit Super Bowl contender, just get rid of these guys ASAP. I would pretty much include TJ Watt in this, if his contract weren't such an albatross that you can't get enough in return. They will likely end up losing Herbig simply because they paid Watt & Highsmith. Herbig mgith not have the career that Watt has had, but considering he is ascendant and Watt appears to be in decline, trading Watt might serve the team better in the long run. (But we all know the franchise doesn't operate on what's best for the team, they are chasing some mythical Steeler Way (that they don't even understand).

[Steeldrama]

Yeah this is a no brainer scenario

I HOPE Rooney was sandbagging.

Saying he does not want to rebuild but deep down in the cockles of his shriveled heart really wants to TANK.

Even if Art is soooo far gone he meant what he said.

That’s fine too.

Start Will Howard

DO NOT waste dime one on a FA QB.

If he sucks?

FANTASTIC

You’re in the mix to draft a QB in ‘27

If you found a capable starter (unlikely)?

That’s ok too

I’ll never pull a Charles or KC and not follow, but starting a vet qb with the intent to continue NHALS is going to really help my golf game.

YOU SUCK, Art!

Ya this.

Aren’t you in Georgia? I’m going in April. Will be in Savannah, Charleston and surrounding areas.

Playing Hilton Head, the Ocean Course at Kiawah and like 5-6 others.

Yep

Suwanee GA

I used to frequent Hilton Head, now I'm down to once a year.

Stay at the Sea Pines and hit the Harbour Town Course

Family resort, but it's still good golf (minus the occasional gator).

[Mick]

The next OC, Scott Tolzien? Has Dallas and GB ties, too, with MCarthy coincidentally
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/fowle ... ator-role/

Tolzien actually seems like a good, qualified candidate so the cynic in me kind of expects that to turn out to be a false report.

[Jizz Mop]

Pat Meyer to Buff

See ya bitch

[Boukman]

New RB coach hired, Ramon Chinyoung. Coming from Dallas as well...

https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/repor ... -faulkner/

[955876]

Yeah this is a no brainer scenario

I HOPE Rooney was sandbagging.

Saying he does not want to rebuild but deep down in the cockles of his shriveled heart really wants to TANK.

Even if Art is soooo far gone he meant what he said.

That’s fine too.

Start Will Howard

DO NOT waste dime one on a FA QB.

If he sucks?

FANTASTIC

You’re in the mix to draft a QB in ‘27

If you found a capable starter (unlikely)?

That’s ok too

I’ll never pull a Charles or KC and not follow, but starting a vet qb with the intent to continue NHALS is going to really help my golf game.

YOU SUCK, Art!

Ya this.

Aren’t you in Georgia? I’m going in April. Will be in Savannah, Charleston and surrounding areas.

Playing Hilton Head, the Ocean Course at Kiawah and like 5-6 others.

Yep

Suwanee GA

I used to frequent Hilton Head, now I'm down to once a year.

Stay at the Sea Pines and hit the Harbour Town Course

Family resort, but it's still good golf (minus the occasional gator).

Pretty sure we are staying at Sea Pines a few of the days and definitely playing Harbor Town. We literally play it a few days after the pros leave.

[955876]

Raider fan I k ow said he liked the DC. For what it’s worth

[955876]

Raider fan I k ow said he liked the DC. For what it’s worth