Mike McCarthy stärkt Fokus auf Special Teams mit neuen Einstellungen und Picks bei den Steelers

10. Mai 2026

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Mike McCarthy hat den Special Teams bei seinem frühen Aufbau des Kaders für die Pittsburgh Steelers Priorität eingeräumt. Die Maßnahmen umfassen neue Trainer-Einstellungen und gezielte Spielerverpflichtungen, noch bevor er ein einziges Spiel gecoacht hat.

McCarthy stellte in dieser Offseason zwei dedizierte Special-Teams-Trainer ein, das erste derartige Duo im Stab von Pittsburgh seit 2012. Danny Crossman und Derius Swinton II stießen zum Team, um die Einheit zu betreuen, wobei Crossman das Punting beaufsichtigt und Swinton als sein Assistent fungiert.

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Mike McCarthy stärkt Fokus auf Special Teams mit neuen Einstellungen und Picks bei den Steelers

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