Steeler known interview lists

[jeemie]

If they go with a DC they should at least grab a DC who has been part of an innovative offensive system (so he knows what it takes to build) and has access to top offensive minds. In other words, if you must hire a DC, make it Shula

And again, you get Shula and you're bringing the McVay Offense Player Translator along with Scheelhause.

[franco32]

Shula is the best on that list so far IMO.

[Steelperch]

Scheelhaase, Shula and Minter are the only ones I have any interest in. Hope that’s not the only offensive guys they interview. Rooney is a dumb fuck.

[franco32]

Scheelhaase, Shula and Minter are the only ones I have any interest in. Hope that’s not the only offensive guys they interview. Rooney is a dumb fuck.

I agree. Weaver's D looked like shit this year and Flores is not a great leader.

[sowhat]

scheelhaase sounds like a tomlin situation all over again.
rooney will make him keep the coaching staff as is
i’m not sure with so little experience that he could pick his own guys anyway

[DumlinBumlinStumlin]

First coaching interview request is Nate Scheelhaase, maybe young offensive guy is a possibility, per Scheffter.

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/20115 ... oyaTP8k5jg

Heard about this guy. I like

[bradshaw2ben]

Shula as HC and Scheelhaase as OC could be a good combo.

Or vice versa

No- you don't jump from passing game coordinator to head coach...yuo can't trust that.

I'd be fine with this combo...give Scheelhaase his break as OC.

We don't have a franchise QB yet so what success we are going to have on offense going forward is absolutely going to depend on scheme and coaching.

Isn’t that what Liam coen did? Something like that. Bell, guys have moved from ST coach or OL coach to HC. What’s the difference?

[Steelperch]

I kind of wonder if the Flores interview is to pump him about being the next DC/ assistant HC for Scheelchasse. He’s supposedly interviewing for DC with the Redsskins, so why not do it here? That would be a nice coaching combo.

[tbsteel]

Or vice versa

No- you don't jump from passing game coordinator to head coach...yuo can't trust that.

I'd be fine with this combo...give Scheelhaase his break as OC.

We don't have a franchise QB yet so what success we are going to have on offense going forward is absolutely going to depend on scheme and coaching.

Isn’t that what Liam coen did? Something like that. Bell, guys have moved from ST coach or OL coach to HC. What’s the difference?

It shouldn't make a difference at all.

It's like William Wallace said, men don't follow titles, they follow courage.

[Greeksteel]

No- you don't jump from passing game coordinator to head coach...yuo can't trust that.

I'd be fine with this combo...give Scheelhaase his break as OC.

We don't have a franchise QB yet so what success we are going to have on offense going forward is absolutely going to depend on scheme and coaching.

Isn’t that what Liam coen did? Something like that. Bell, guys have moved from ST coach or OL coach to HC. What’s the difference?

It shouldn't make a difference at all.

It's like William Wallace said, men don't follow titles, they follow courage.

100%...as i said, if hes the right guy, hes the right guy

[Gonzo]

Scheelhaase, Shula and Minter are the only ones I have any interest in. Hope that’s not the only offensive guys they interview. Rooney is a dumb fuck.

same

[Gonzo]

would really like minter or shula with schleehaase OC and Flores DC but not flores HC

[Mick]

If they go with a DC they should at least grab a DC who has been part of an innovative offensive system (so he knows what it takes to build) and has access to top offensive minds. In other words, if you must hire a DC, make it Shula

And again, you get Shula and you're bringing the McVay Offense Player Translator along with Scheelhause.

why does anyone think scheelhaase would come along with shula? Scheelhaase should be getting the Rams OC job, which is a million times better opportunity than the guaranteed career killer that is Pittsburgh OC.

Only exception is if McVay thinks Scheelhaase is an idiot and doesn’t want him as OC. Which isn’t really a great opportunity for us either.

[R_S]

Matt Campbell said Scheilhause was a rising star when he worked for him at Iowa State.

[Steeldrama]

I think yall have the right idea

IF Art sticks with the formula and hires a defensive head coach then the hope is you get a Davis Webb, Grant Udinski and Nate Scheelhaase TYPE to run the offense.

Whether Art wants to admit it or not Steelers have to rebuild.

Sucking for a couple of years keeps your young OC and what you hope is his successful system to pass on to the next guy in your young coaching pipeline.

You hope the defensive hire is a highly driven, dedicated leader of men in the mold of my guy Cowher.

Could work

Now

If Art stuns the world and hires one of these young stud OCs then you bring in Flores and STAY THE FUCK OUT OF HIS WAY.

He and he alone runs the defense.

Same premise as Dick Lebeau, Wade Phillips, Vic Fangio types.

I’m tempted to get really excited about this

But

Lucy and that damn football

[RemoAZ]

Fuck this defensive shit. We've been through that. Need an offensive mind. The fucking league is completely slanted towards the offense and will only get more extreme. Problem is, very few of them fit the Rooney rule. How about Randel El? He was the OC this year right? Under a great HC. Would love to see it be a former Steeler SB winner too. Wish it could be someone like Mike LaFleur or Kubiak but I'm not getting my hopes up. Tomlin is gone. A second miracle this year would be too much to ask for.

[steelmann58]

I like Minter reminds me of Cowher but think they might go offense this time. It the. Mean look to hire a vet DC

[franco32]

Fuck this defensive shit. We've been through that. Need an offensive mind. The fucking league is completely slanted towards the offense and will only get more extreme. Problem is, very few of them fit the Rooney rule. How about Randel El? He was the OC this year right? Under a great HC. Would love to see it be a former Steeler SB winner too. Wish it could be someone like Mike LaFleur or Kubiak but I'm not getting my hopes up. Tomlin is gone. A second miracle this year would be too much to ask for.

The Rooney Rule doesn't mean we have to hire a minority candidate. It just means you have to have one on your slate of candidates. I believe we have 3 out of 5 so far so we are good. Now, keep setting up interviews and hire the best candidate. Right now that is Shula.

[RemoAZ]

Fuck this defensive shit. We've been through that. Need an offensive mind. The fucking league is completely slanted towards the offense and will only get more extreme. Problem is, very few of them fit the Rooney rule. How about Randel El? He was the OC this year right? Under a great HC. Would love to see it be a former Steeler SB winner too. Wish it could be someone like Mike LaFleur or Kubiak but I'm not getting my hopes up. Tomlin is gone. A second miracle this year would be too much to ask for.

The Rooney Rule doesn't mean we have to hire a minority candidate. It just means you have to have one on your slate of candidates. I believe we have 3 out of 5 so far so we are good. Now, keep setting up interviews and hire the best candidate. Right now that is Shula.

I understand the rule. I also understand that it's called the "Rooney" rule. I think the chances of them hiring a white guy are slim to none.

https://bvmsports.com/2026/01/13/bring- ... s-next-hc/

This article has obvious incorrect info but it came up as soon as I searched for Randel El.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach after Mike Tomlin's unexpected decision to step down following a playoff loss. Former Steelers wide receiver Bryant McFadden is advocating for Antwaan Randle El, citing his NFL coaching experience and familiarity with the team. Randle El, who played for the Steelers from 2002-2005 and again in 2010, has built his coaching career over the past few years, currently serving as the wide receivers coach and assistant head coach for the Chicago Bears. His unconventional background as a former quarterback may bring a fresh perspective to the head coaching position.

By the Numbers
Antwaan Randle El has coached in the NFL since 2019, including roles at Tampa Bay (2019-2020) and Detroit (2021-2024).
He played for the Steelers in 2002, left after the 2005 season, and returned for one final season in 2010.
State of Play
The Steelers have begun the search for a head coach post-Tomlin.
Randle El is currently occupied with the Bears, who are in the playoffs.
What's Next
If the Steelers are interested in pursuing Randle El, they may need to wait until after the Bears' playoff run to engage him fully. Potential interviews or discussions could take place in a few weeks depending on the Bears' progress.

Bottom Line
Randle El could provide a new direction for the Steelers, moving away from their defensive coaching tradition. His experience paired with his prior connection to the franchise might be a compelling point for the Steelers’ leadership as they navigate this transitional phase.

[Ice]

Nobody else can't wait to hear Pittsburgh Dad pronounce Scheelhaase?

He works on every level.

Do it, Artoo.

Don't think Flores as a DC is happening. He's already a DC, so it's a lateral move, and if FHCMT's fragile ego was bruised on the way out, he's probably petty enough to be poisoning the well with folks who'll listen.

Flores as HC? Doesn't fit the age profile, and is Rooney, good company man that he is, really going to hire a guy with an active lawsuit against the league as a HC? I think not.

[DumlinBumlinStumlin]

Central Bucks West, Doylestown PA’s own

A riser

[Steeldrama]

Depot said that Albert Breer said that Chris Shula "Carries himself like a battleship commander"

I wasn't a big Chris Shula guy, but I kinda like that.

I'm a sucker for that leader of men bullshit.

I don't want some knee high jogger wearing, sideline vaper, can't speak into a microphone-TYPE leading my hopefully soon to be BELOVED again Steelers.

I want a STRONG leader of men dammit!

I know most don't want another defensive head coach.

I get it. I waffle on that myself. It is an offensive minded league after all.

But if you pair a young defensive LEADER of men with a quality veteran OC like maybe a Brian Daboll TYPE who is solid and in no danger of being poached anytime soon I wouldn't be over the moon, but I wouldn't hate it either.

Vrabel and Josh McDaniel making that model work up in New England (Thanks to Drake Maye, obviously).

P.S

If you haven't heard Cam Newton PREACHING and PLEADING with my transplant hometown Falcons to trade for Mike Tomlin you don't know what you're missing. Holy clown show. High comedy indeed (but man that'd be awesome).

[Ice]

Well said. If he's the guy, he's the guy, and he'll figure offensive side out.

[Steeldrama]

Nobody else can't wait to hear Pittsburgh Dad pronounce Scheelhaase?

He works on every level.

Do it, Artoo.

Don't think Flores as a DC is happening. He's already a DC, so it's a lateral move, and if FHCMT's fragile ego was bruised on the way out, he's probably petty enough to be poisoning the well with folks who'll listen.

Flores as HC? Doesn't fit the age profile, and is Rooney, good company man that he is, really going to hire a guy with an active lawsuit against the league as a HC? I think not.

Yeah I would MUCH prefer Flores as DC, but if he's not hired as a head coach by Rooney I don't think it will be because of the lawsuit.

Rooney a lawyer by trade.

He's probably smart enough to know that Flores is right to sue.

Rooney also probably not a big Stephen Ross since part of the reason behind Flores suit is Ross trying to force him to tank (for Tua lol).

Why would Flores come to Pittsburgh as a DC?

Relationships

Rooney, Khan, Tomlin and company hired him when nobody else would.

I don't anticipate Flores coming here, but it's not impossible either.

[Ice]

He's a lawyer, but he's also a company man and all about appearances. He'd probably sign off on Flores as DC pretty easily, as the Vikes have already given him optics cover to do so, though. HC? I don't know.

[Greeksteel]

The Steelers have requested to speak with Panthers DC Ejiro Evero for their open head coaching job, per Ian Rapoport

[Gonzo]

I know very little about his coaching - but loved Randle El the player

[Greeksteel]

The #Steelers have requested an interview with Green Bay #Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, per NFL Network.

Hafley had been a head coach at Boston College before taking the GB job.

That's their seventh interview request; six are sitting NFL DCs.

[Steeldrama]

The #Steelers have requested an interview with Green Bay #Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, per NFL Network.

Hafley had been a head coach at Boston College before taking the GB job.

That's their seventh interview request; six are sitting NFL DCs.

Dino no doubt a fan

[Mick]

Of the interviews, i’d rate

(1) Nate Scheelhaase
(2) Jesse Minter
(3) Jeff Hafley
(4) Brian Flores
(5) Ejiro Evero
(6) Anthony Weaver
(7) Chris Shula

None would be top 3 options for me. But Scheelhaase/Minter at least seem ‘fine’