Personally, we are torn on the idea. McCarthy doesn’t bring a lot of innovation to the table in terms of scheme but one big edge he has over Tomlin is his willingness to let his offensive and defensive coordinators implement their systems rather than run what he wants.
Following a disappointing season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team will go through yet another offseason full of changes. Changes are expected
Johnson suggested that the Steelers and similarly stale Dallas Cowboys should swap Tomlin for Mike McCarthy. To shake things up. At the risk of hyperbole and with all due respect to the “Music City Miracle,” that would be one of the biggest lateral moves in NFL history.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin might not be appreciated by certain members of the sports media and even some Steelers fans, but one pundit would love nothing more than to have Tomlin coach his favorite NFL team next season,
"How about a coaching swap? Mike McCarthy is a Pittsburgh guy. Let him go to [the Steelers]. Let Mike Tomlin go to [the Cowboys]. Both franchises would be excited." "Things are stale in Pittsburgh.
The season ended in brutal fashion for the Pittsburgh Steelers after an excellent start. Mike Tomlin’s team rocketed off to a 10-3 start before losing their last 4 regular season games and then going meekly down the drain in the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens.
Just days after Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reiterated his plans to remain in Pittsburgh, the longtime Steelers coach is still receiving interest. The Chicago Bears and at least one other team have contacted the Steelers about Tomlin’s availability in a trade, according to a league source.
Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.
Things are stale in Dallas… How about a coaching swap? Mike McCarthy is a Pittsburgh guy. Let him go to [the Steelers]. Let Mike Tomlin go to [the Cowboys]. Both franchises would be excited."
Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones’ Super Bowl-winning coach from the 1990s, popped on Fox Sports on Sunday to propose a swap: Mike Tomlin to Dallas. Mike McCarthy to Pittsburgh. Wouldja?
The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job
Things are stale in Dallas... How about a coaching swap? Mike McCarthy is a Pittsburgh guy. Let him go to [the Steelers]. Let Mike Tomlin go to [the Cowboys]. Both franchises would be excited."