Former scout confident Mike McCarthy can win 12 games with Steelers

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff believes Mike McCarthy can lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a strong regular season record if given the right roster and quarterback.

Middlekauff made the comments recently on his podcast. He said McCarthy has shown he knows what he is doing since leaving the Green Bay Packers.

McCarthy was hired by the Steelers this offseason after Mike Tomlin stepped down. The team has not won a playoff game in nearly a decade. Middlekauff noted McCarthy's record with the Dallas Cowboys from 2020 to 2024, when the team won 12 games in three of five seasons and reached the playoffs each time.

He placed more blame on quarterback Dak Prescott for the Cowboys' postseason shortcomings than on McCarthy. The Steelers hope McCarthy can deliver better playoff results than in his previous stops.

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Steelers GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy in enthusiastic discussion of offensive strategies in team office.
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Pittsburgh Steelers fans are embracing a new era following head coach Mike Tomlin's departure after a playoff loss to the Houston Texans. The team has hired Mike McCarthy as the new head coach, sparking renewed optimism amid an active offseason. Additions through free agency and the draft have fueled hopes for a rebuild.

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Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly forecasts either 12 wins or 5 wins for the team in 2026, ruling out a middling record.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has given an early prediction for the team's 2026 season. He believes the Steelers can achieve a 12-5 record and reach the Super Bowl.

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A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer says the Steelers would have selected Mike McCarthy as head coach regardless of any suggestion from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The team completed the hiring after Rodgers returned to the roster following Mike Tomlin's departure.

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