Steelers Hire Homegrown Mike McCarthy, Recalling Pickett Draft Echoes
The Pittsburgh Steelers named Mike McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, as their new head coach, a hiring that has sparked mixed reactions and brought back memories of the 2022 Kenny Pickett draft. Analysts note McCarthy’s NFL success and quarterback-development track record, but some worry the move echoes a hometown-pitch that previously delayed finding the team’s next franchise quarterback until it’s proven on the field.












