Overview
- McCarthy was officially presented in Pittsburgh, grew emotional while noting his hometown roots, and vowed to pursue another championship for the city.
- Team president Art Rooney II called the choice "obvious" as McCarthy arrives with a Super Bowl ring and an 18-season head-coaching record of 185-113-2, including 49-35 over five years in Dallas.
- Asked about Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy said he is open to a reunion with the quarterback, who becomes a free agent in March.
- Rodgers, 42, threw for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season but posted his worst playoff performance, leaving his future in Pittsburgh unresolved.
- Former Steelers star James Harrison urged the team to move on from Rodgers and embrace a rebuild that could jeopardize the franchise’s 22-season non-losing streak, with another new Week 1 starter possible if Rodgers departs.