Steelers/NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers coaching search has started to kick into gear:
Maybe at the end of the day the Steelers follow through with the first-time young defensive coordinator head coach hire but there is certainly some smoke this search might be different with the way it’s possibly headed:
Brian Flores met in person with Steelers officials on Tuesday for over To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
For all of the buzz of Nate Scheelhaase, LA Rams Passing Game Coordinator, and Rams Defensive Coordinator Chris Shula, and the Steelers are intrigued about both, the individual who had a Mike Tomlin type 2007 initial interview is Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver who is scheduled to interview in person on Friday. Weaver had an outstanding interview and really made a mark on the Steelers to get an in person look where they planned to explore his candidacy more thoroughly.
And everything sets up for a fascinating week with 62 year old Mike McCarthy interviewing in-person today. This is not a favor interview for the Super Bowl winning coach. McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, has a legitimate chance to move into the front runner’s spot this week. GM Omar Khar is driving the bus and there is a ton of intrigue that McCarthy can keep the Steelers competitive for the present and transition into future. [/hide]
Art Rooney II wasn’t shocked at decision but expected Tomlin to return for 20th season