Steelers Suddenly Have Favorite For Next Defensive Coordinator Emerge After Mike McCarthy Hire

[SteelerNation.com News]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision on Saturday to verbally agree to hire Mike McCarthy to be the franchise's next head coach. The news comes on the heels of long-time Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to step away from coaching, a move that sent shockwaves through the organization and its fan base. Many within Steeler Nation had hoped the franchise would take this opportunity to move in a younger, more progressive direction; but instead, the front office opted for experience by turning to the 62-year-old former Super Bowl–winning coach.

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