Ben Roethlisberger Shares Honest Feelings About Mike McCarthy Taking over as Steelers HC

Paul Zeise's mailbag: Is Mike McCarthy merely a bridge coach for the Steelers?

Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist answers your questions about sports, life and everything in between. If...

His ‘heart full,’ Mike McCarthy finally has the job he always wanted

PITTSBURGH — The tears started early for Mike McCarthy. Really early. Considering the setting, it was hard to blame him. There the kid who grew up rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers from his family’s home in the city’s Greenfield neighborhood was on Tuesday, sitting on the dais wearing a black suit with a gold tie, a Steelers pin affixed to his lapel. The job McCarthy always wanted, but never let himself imagine he would get, his at last. “I th…

Ben Roethlisberger shares honest feelings about Mike McCarthy taking over as Steelers HC

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Mike McCarthy as their 17th coach in franchise history on Tuesday. They cut ties with Mike Tomlin following a wild-card loss to the Houston Texans on Jan.

Ben Roethlisberger Strongly Endorses Mike McCarthy As Steelers HC: 'Great Hire'

Big Ben thinks Pittsburgh made the right call in bringing McCarthy aboard.

Analyst Praises Steelers' Competing Approach vs. Rebuild Strategy

Analyst Domonique Foxworth praises the Pittsburgh Steelers for their decision to skip a rebuild and focus on immediate competitiveness. Following the departure of long-time coach Mike Tomlin, the team hired Mike McCarthy with the aim to reach the playoffs rather than starting over. Foxworth argues that the Steelers’ approach contrasts favorably with other teams that continue to struggle without clear direction. The team’s commitment to contendin…

Big Ben Shares Thoughts on Steelers Hiring Mike McCarthy

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy during his introductory press conference on Jan. 27, 2026. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger shared his opinion on the hiring of new head coach Mike McCarthy. The Pittsburgh Steelers hiring of new head coach Mike McCarthy has been heavily criticized since the news dropped over the weekend. Now former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has weig…