Steelers' New Coach, McCarthy, Drafts for Glory

0:00On April 23rd, the Pittsburgh Steelers are flipping the script with a new head coach, Mike McCarthy, stepping in for the first time since Mike Tomlin took over back in 2006. This Pittsburgh native brings serious cred from winning stints with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, marking his third NFL head coaching gig. The team sees him as the guy to spark contention next season, especially after stalling out in the playoffs first round since 2016. They've struggled to lock down a steady quarterback, and the whole roster could use fresh blood. Steelers fans are buzzing about the impact, knowing Pittsburgh enters the 2026 draft with 12 picks, one of the league's biggest, halls. That firepower means real chances to plug holes and build around McCarthy's vision. Draft needs hit hard at quarterback, where Will Howard and Mason Rudolph are holding it down thin, plus offensive line spots after losing a starter, and injury woes at tackle. Wider-sever depth stays shaky, too, even after grabbing Michael Pittman Jr. to join DK Meckhaft.

1:03In a sharp mob draft, experts project Pittsburgh, snagging an offensive tackle first at pick 21, then edge rushers, a safety, tight end, and... Clemson quarterback K. Clubnik on day two. With McCarthy calling shots in all that draft ammo, the Steelers are geared up to reload and roar back. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.