Steeler known interview lists

[StillerDownSouth]

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

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

[StillerDownSouth]

https://x.com/rholm22/status/2010782238 ... oyaTP8k5jg

Good video about what McVay’s assistants do.

[franco32]

Wow...this is out of the box thinking. A passing game coordinator for HC. I like their open-mindedness in this regard.

[Stosh-67]

The Los Angeles Rams assistants are in demand for head coach interviews this offseason.

There have already been 11 requests made to interview Sean McVay's top men, including defensive coordinator Chris Shula, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.

Another team has emerged in need of a new head coach: The Pittsburgh Steelers. Following the departure of Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh will be looking for its next head coach for the first time in almost two decades.

Despite all of that history, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport speculated that Pittsburgh could look at someone with limited coaching experience: The Rams' Scheelhaase.


"Kind of fits the mold of Mike Tomlin, but on the other side of the ball, a dynamic personality," Rapoport said of Scheelhaase. "Someone that Sean McVay feels is going to be a future head coach. A bit of a wild card, someone who a lot of people aren't sure is ready, but someone who they believe eventually will be a great head coach.”

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Scheelhaase is only 35-years-old and has just two seasons of NFL coaching experience. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Illinois, where he played quarterback, before working his way up from position coach to offensive coordinator at Iowa State from 2019 to 2023. He's been with the Rams since 2024, first as an offensive assistant and passing game specialist and then as a passing game coordinator in 2025.


While his coaching experience might be limited, Scheelhaase's young age wouldn't be unprecedented for Pittsburgh to hire him. Tomlin was 35 himself when he became the Steelers head coach in 2007 after just one year as the Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator. Tomlin, though, had coached in the NFL for five seasons before taking on that role in Minnesota.

Scheelhaase's name is getting a lot of attention regardless of whether he gets a head coaching gig this time around. Depending on what happens to LaFleur, he could earn himself a promotion in L.A. if he sticks around.

What happens next will have to wait, though. While in-person interviews cannot be conducted until next week, virtual interviews are allowed ahead of the divisional round game against the Chicago Bears.

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/ ... 179546007/

[StillerDownSouth]

Add Chris Shula to the list per Scheffter

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

[franco32]

Add Chris Shula to the list per Scheffter

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

Another good one. I like Shula. They are looking in the right places.

[StillerDownSouth]

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

[Greeksteel]

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

Or vice versa

[franco32]

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

Or vice versa

Shula is a DC...he won't move laterally. HC for Shula and OC for Nate would be promotions for both.

[Greeksteel]

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

Or vice versa

Shula is a DC...he won't move laterally. HC for Shula and OC for Nate would be promotions for both.

Fair point. Ive already said id love that combo even if it we only had Steelhaase for a year or 2

[steelmann58]

If you hire a offensive guy you need to find a good quality DC

[Greeksteel]

Dianna Russini
@DMRussini
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The Steelers have submitted an interview request for Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, per source.

Weaver, who faced the Steelers for years as a player and a coach for the Ravens, has a chance to become the next leader in Pittsburgh.

[franco32]

I have to try to get over the fact that Scheelhaase looks like he's 16

[jeemie]

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.

[StillerDownSouth]

Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver on the interview list now according to Depot.

https://x.com/Steelersdepot/status/2011 ... 38887?s=20

[franco32]

Dianna Russini
@DMRussini
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25m
The Steelers have submitted an interview request for Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, per source.

Weaver, who faced the Steelers for years as a player and a coach for the Ravens, has a chance to become the next leader in Pittsburgh.

I don't get the Weaver interest. Dolphins have looked really bad to me. I know there are a lot of factors, but nothing jumps out at me as impressive there.

[Greeksteel]

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.

I already stated in a different topic that my preference is the Shula/Steelhaase combo. Tomlin himself was only a 1 yr DC with the Vikes wasnt he? Point is dont box yourself in to a theory or idea, if someone is the right guy hes the right guy.

[955876]

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

Or vice versa

Shula is a DC...he won't move laterally. HC for Shula and OC for Nate would be promotions for both.

Nate could just stay put and become OC when Matt LaFleur gets a HC gig.


Curious if we plan to interview him as well

[CKSteeler]

Just saw a picture of Scheelhaase. Wouldn't surprise me if he's the guy.

[Gonzo]

please No on Weaver
love the schleehaus shula combo

[Orangesteel]

Dianna Russini
@DMRussini
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25m
The Steelers have submitted an interview request for Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, per source.

Weaver, who faced the Steelers for years as a player and a coach for the Ravens, has a chance to become the next leader in Pittsburgh.

I don't get the Weaver interest. Dolphins have looked really bad to me. I know there are a lot of factors, but nothing jumps out at me as impressive there.

We smoked the Dolphins but other than that horrible mistackle event on DK Metcalf’s touchdown they tackled quite well that game.

[StillerDownSouth]

Add Minter and Flores to the list.

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/20115 ... 01978?s=20

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/20115 ... 88518?s=20

[StillerDownSouth]

Add Minter and Flores to the list.

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/20115 ... 01978?s=20

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/20115 ... 88518?s=20

Looks like they are going to cast a wide net.

[jeemie]

Well sorry @Steelperch ...based on this early list, Art is going with what he wlays goes with...young defensive assistants.

[Gonzo]

Flores is Number 1 for who I DONT want

[Greeksteel]

Well sorry @Steelperch ...based on this early list, Art is going with what he wlays goes with...young defensive assistants.

yep. 4 of the 5 interviews are DCs

[jeemie]

Well sorry @Steelperch ...based on this early list, Art is going with what he wlays goes with...young defensive assistants.

yep. 4 of the 5 interviews are DCs

If we can get Scheelhaase as well, i am on board.

I didn't know anything about him until about 30 minutes ago.

I have seen nothing about him I don't like.

He's the translator of McVay's offense into something the players can understand.

If he can be a strategist as well, that is awesome!

[franco32]

We certainly have the Rooney Rule covered. Now we just need a few more offensive minds on that list. I want us to cast a wide net.

[lifelongsteel]

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

[franco32]

Well sorry @Steelperch ...based on this early list, Art is going with what he wlays goes with...young defensive assistants.

yep. 4 of the 5 interviews are DCs

If we can get Scheelhaase as well, i am on board.

I didn't know anything about him until about 30 minutes ago.

I have seen nothing about him I don't like.

He's the translator of McVay's offense into something the players can understand.

If he can be a strategist as well, that is awesome!

Scheelhaase won't come unless the Rams OC stays put.