Dan Hanzus believes Mike McCarthy would deserve the Coach of the Year award if the Pittsburgh Steelers finish 10-7 this season. The former Dallas Cowboys coach took over as head coach this offseason. Hanzus shared his views on a recent podcast.
Hanzus argued the Steelers face a tough division. He questioned whether the team is better than the Baltimore Ravens or Cincinnati Bengals.
The analyst suggested a realistic record around 9-8 or 8-9. He noted a softer early schedule could yield five wins but expected tougher results later.
Hanzus added that a 10-7 finish would stand out enough for the award. The Steelers last won the honor in 1992 under Bill Cowher.
The team has posted 10-7 records in each of the past three seasons without playoff success.