The Mike McCarthy Hire Feels Like the Steelers Lost Their Way

D.A. doesn’t just question the hire — he questions the Steelers’ identity. For decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers trusted themselves to find the next great coach: young, overlooked, unflashy, but absolutely right. They never chased comfort. They never chased names. So why does hiring Mike McCarthy feel so different? D.A. argues this move feels less like conviction and more like appeasement — a familiar name, a Super Bowl ring, and Pittsburgh roots meant to calm an anxious fan base. But here’s the uncomfortable question at the center of it all: Is McCarthy really anything more than Mike Tomlin with a different résumé? Same CEO-style coach. Same culture-first approach. Same ceiling. D.A. breaks down why this hire feels like the Steelers choosing safety over belief — and why that might mean they’ve lost the very thing that once made them special. #steelers #pittsburghsteelers #nflnews 🔥🔥🔥 FRESH FOOTBALL CONTENT EVERY DAY🔥🔥🔥 Welcome to the official channel of Damon Amendolara (D.A.), host on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio 🏈🔥