Steelers' New Coach, McCarthy, Eyes Beck for QB Future

0:00It's March 23rd. This is NFL News Today. Football coverage powered by AI. The Pittsburgh Steelers have kicked off a fresh chapter by bringing in Mike McCarthy as head coach, ending Mike Tomlin's 19-season run at the... eee, top. McCarthy shares a strong history with quarterback Aaron Rogers, who put up solid numbers in his debut year there. 3,300, 22 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, just seven picks, and a 65.7% completion rate. That effort got them into the playoffs, though they fell in the wildcard game to the Houston Texans by a score of 30 to 6. Rogers still hasn't committed to playing on or hanging it up, so the team is eyeing the future early. NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter forecast they'll grab Miami quarterback Carson Beck in the third round of the 2026 draft. Beck built an impressive resume, first at Georgia, and then Miami, racking up 11,725 yards, 88 touchdowns,

1:01and 32 interceptions overall. He cashed in big with a $1.6 million NIL deal and guided Miami to their first national title shot since 2002. Beck's precise rhythm-based style meshes well with McCarthy's structured offense, offering a smooth shift from Rogers' free-willing approach. With a sitting behind Rogers or stepping up later, he can anchor Pittsburgh's lineup for years with steady, smart play.