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Steelers' Offseason Moves, McCarthy's Return

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made significant offseason moves, hiring Mike McCarthy as head coach and acquiring Michael Pittman Jr. and Rico Dowdle. They also bolstered their defense with Jamel Dean, Sebastian Joseph-Day, and Jaquan Brisker. However, the teams lack of a starting quarterback has raised concerns, with league executives questioning the overall plan and vision. McCarthy brings a Super Bowl ring but a disappointing postseason record with the Cowboys. The Steelers aim for a second straight AFC North title next season.

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Steelers' Offseason Moves, McCarthy's Return

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On April 2nd, the Pittsburgh Steelers shook things up this off-season by bringing in Mike McCarthy as head coach after Mike Tomman stepped down. They traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts and locked him up with a three-year extension worth $59 million. Then they signed running back Rico Doudal to a two-year deal for $12,250,000. Doudal rushed for over 1,000 yards the last two seasons and knows McCarthy from their Dallas days. The team also beefed up defense with cornerback Jamel Dean, defense of tackle Sebastian Joseph Day, and safety Jaquan Brisker. Still no starting quarterback in sight though. League execs aren't sold on the moves. One called them a comfort pick that makes the team slower overall. Another great at Pittsburgh AB minus until they nail down a trigger man at quarterback questioning the whole plan and vision heading into the 20. 26 draft. McCarthy brings a solid 174 wins, 112 losses, and two ties plus a Super Bowl ring, but is recent Cowboys.

Postseason was rough at one win and three losses. The Steelers haven't won a playoff game since their 2016 run. With McCarthy calling shots and talks heating up for Aaron Rogers to return for year two, Pittsburgh eyes a second straight AFC North Crown next season. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Corey with the story.

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