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Re: Possible Head Coach candidates

Post by swissvale72 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:04 am

Stefanski ??



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Post by DumlinBumlinStumlin » Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:08 am

Greeksteel wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:46 am
Chris Shula HC with Nate Scheelhaase as his OC.

Sign me up for this
Albert Greer dropped that story weeks ago about Steelers doing due dilligence on him
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Post by langer » Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:20 am

Filliponi posits LaFleur and Malik Willis.

I can get behind that. That’s got potential from what I saw.

He does have issues getting over the hump like a certain Godlike former coach.
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Post by Stlcrtn1974 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 11:15 am

langer wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 9:20 am
Filliponi posits LaFleur and Malik Willis.

I can get behind that. That’s got potential from what I saw.

He does have issues getting over the hump like a certain Godlike former coach.
He got that from NFL Live yesterday.

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Post by jebrick » Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:48 pm

swissvale72 wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:04 am
Stefanski ??
As a OC? Sure. I think he has a decent system.
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Post by Gonzo » Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:53 pm

NO to Malik WIllis
dont do it '
its a cop out and more fools gold bullshit

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Post by swissvale72 » Wed Jan 14, 2026 3:27 pm

jebrick wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:48 pm
swissvale72 wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:04 am
Stefanski ??
As a OC? Sure. I think he has a decent system.
Nooo....as HC

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Post by Mick » Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:10 pm

For me right now,

(1) Rams’ LaFleur
(2) klint kubiak
(3) Cignetti (worth a shot)
(4) Aden Durde
(5) slowik/flores/harbaugh/burke/minter i wouldn’t hate.

Honestly browns probably had better roster than the steelers over last 5 years and somehow stefanski averaged about 4 fewer wins per year than tomlin.

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Post by Ice » Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:22 pm

Age disqualifies Cig, unfortunately. Having him coaching the Steelers and getting him out of the B1G would be a nice one-two punch.
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Post by Greeksteel » Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:13 pm

Steelperch wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 2:19 am
Greeksteel wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:46 am
Chris Shula HC with Nate Scheelhaase as his OC.

Sign me up for this
And Sheelchasse leaves after one year for a HC job and you’re stuck with another defensive coach and clueless on offense. You have to hire the offensive mind as HC today.
I would have zero issue if Kubiak was the guy and he hires the DC. Im just not sure its a given Schelhaase leaves for a HCing gig one year later but yes its a possibility.

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Post by Mick » Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:37 pm

Maybe a hot take, but I’m feeling about 100% confident that neither steeler coordinator is going to be promoted after the 2026 season. I guess i could squint and see the defense having a great year, but i can’t homer goggles this offense being good.

QB play will be average or worse, WR group will be below average, OL will be below average, and we don’t have a premier RB or TE.

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Post by StillerDownSouth » Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:12 pm

Add another offensive guy to the list, 49ers OC Klay Kubiac will interview with the Steelers.

https://x.com/NinerStats/status/2011938 ... 79964?s=20
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Post by DumlinBumlinStumlin » Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:35 pm

StillerDownSouth wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:12 pm
Add another offensive guy to the list, 49ers OC Clint Kubiac will interview with the Steelers.

https://x.com/NinerStats/status/2011938 ... 79964?s=20
Yea his first for HC

https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/footb ... ff69e30000
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Post by Mick » Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:36 pm

I don’t think we’re going to find out Mike LaFleur’s interview list until after practice tomorrow when he does his zoom interviews

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Post by jebrick » Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:55 pm

Not sure if this was being tracked.

Permission requests have been put in for the following:

C.Shula (D)
J.MInter (D)
B.Flores (D)
N.Scheelhaase (O) - potential OC?
E.Evero (D)
J.Hafley (D)
A.Weaver (D)
K.Kubiak (O)
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Post by sowhat » Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:33 am

jebrick wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:55 pm
Not sure if this was being tracked.

Permission requests have been put in for the following:

C.Shula (D)
J.MInter (D)
B.Flores (D)
N.Scheelhaase (O) - potential OC?
E.Evero (D)
J.Hafley (D)
A.Weaver (D)
K.Kubiak (O)
that’s pretty depressing

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Post by Gonzo » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:12 am

sowhat wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:33 am
jebrick wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:55 pm
Not sure if this was being tracked.

Permission requests have been put in for the following:

C.Shula (D)
J.MInter (D)
B.Flores (D)
N.Scheelhaase (O) - potential OC?
E.Evero (D)
J.Hafley (D)
A.Weaver (D)
K.Kubiak (O)

that’s pretty depressing
thought they asked about both Kubiaks

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Post by R_S » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:22 am

Jtf wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:40 pm
Tonlin sends the fans a big fuck you by resigning when its one of the worst years for coaching candindates in the nfl. smart move by him

Thats like grading a draft the day after. You have no clue how good the coaching candidates will end up.

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Post by R_S » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:23 am

Dan Smith--BYU wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:07 pm
I wouldn't mind Flores

Would LOVE it to be Rodgers
Huh, Rodgers? You're not serious.

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Post by StillerDownSouth » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:34 am

DumlinBumlinStumlin wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:35 pm
StillerDownSouth wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:12 pm
Add another offensive guy to the list, 49ers OC Klay Kubiac will interview with the Steelers.

https://x.com/NinerStats/status/2011938 ... 79964?s=20
Yea his first for HC

https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/footb ... ff69e30000

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Post by jebrick » Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:08 pm

sowhat wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:33 am
jebrick wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:55 pm
Not sure if this was being tracked.

Permission requests have been put in for the following:

C.Shula (D)
J.MInter (D)
B.Flores (D)
N.Scheelhaase (O) - potential OC?
E.Evero (D)
J.Hafley (D)
A.Weaver (D)
K.Kubiak (O)
that’s pretty depressing
They have already stated they do not want former HCs ( at least to start) They are following the Rooney secret sauce recipe by looking at young DCs the most.
When you see the writing on the wall, you are in the toilet. -- Fred Sanford

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Post by swissvale72 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:45 pm

Let's go offense. I'm in favor of bringing in both Kubiaks, Klint as HC (so might take awhile) and Klay as OC.

And while we're at it, work out a trade for Mac Jones...he was very good coming out of Alabama as 15th overall pick, thrived under tutelage of Josh McDaniel, then ruined when Belichick made Matt Patricia OC. Now, once again performed well during the Purdy injury with Klay as OC. Only 27, so not exactly a retread. If he can be had for a relatively modest draft choice (4th round?) bring him in??

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Post by Steelafan77 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:19 pm

Of the interview list so far I like Shula.

Shula is being projected as one of the early front runners for them.

The scuttle out there is the Shula/Scheelhaase interviews are strategically as a duo.

If true, Shula for HC brings Scheelhaase in for his OC.

Certainly an interesting projection as a kind of one stop shop hiring your HC and your OC at once.

Who he would select for a DC and the many positions coaching staff?

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Post by Steeldrama » Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:35 pm

Steelafan77 wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:19 pm
Of the interview list so far I like Shula.

Shula is being projected as one of the early front runners for them.

The scuttle out there is the Shula/Scheelhaase interviews are strategically as a duo.

If true, Shula for HC brings Scheelhaase in for his OC.

Certainly an interesting projection as a kind of one stop shop hiring your HC and your OC at once.

Who he would select for a DC and the many positions coaching staff?
Yeah the Shula/Scheelhaase duo would be nice but should Rams OC Mike Lafleur land a HC gig I would guess the Scheelhaase fella would be in line to be Mcvay’s OC (should he himself not get a HC gig)

Soooo many what if scenarios

Given the empty cupboard that is the Steelers offense, I think Scheelhaase and most aspiring OC’s would have to think long and hard about joining the Steelers and their archaic approach to modern NFL football.

Tomlin is gone but is the organizational philosophy?

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Post by AirRescueFF » Sat Jan 17, 2026 4:43 pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_McVay


Impressive history in 9 years, immediate turnaround, SB's, "Sean McVay" effect. Not even 40yo.
Finally retired: 31DEC25

He finally quit: 13JAN26

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Post by Stosh-67 » Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:28 pm

swissvale72 wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:04 am
Stefanski ??
I see him as next Falcons head coach.
"Tomlin has never appreciated the role of scheme and play call in the ability for player's to execute" Kodiak.
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Post by Stosh-67 » Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:31 pm

Steeldrama wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:35 pm
Steelafan77 wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:19 pm
Of the interview list so far I like Shula.

Shula is being projected as one of the early front runners for them.

The scuttle out there is the Shula/Scheelhaase interviews are strategically as a duo.

If true, Shula for HC brings Scheelhaase in for his OC.

Certainly an interesting projection as a kind of one stop shop hiring your HC and your OC at once.

Who he would select for a DC and the many positions coaching staff?
Yeah the Shula/Scheelhaase duo would be nice but should Rams OC Mike Lafleur land a HC gig I would guess the Scheelhaase fella would be in line to be Mcvay’s OC (should he himself not get a HC gig)

Soooo many what if scenarios

Given the empty cupboard that is the Steelers offense, I think Scheelhaase and most aspiring OC’s would have to think long and hard about joining the Steelers and their archaic approach to modern NFL football.

Tomlin is gone but is the organizational philosophy?

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Has to be a caution flag for any offensive minded head coach or an assistant looking to jump to OC.
The Steelers mentality and the lack of talent on the roster...seeing they need.
QB
WR#1 and #3
Modern TE.
RB 1a or 1b

Knowing many of these offensive candidates are coming from smooth running machines with talent
"Tomlin has never appreciated the role of scheme and play call in the ability for player's to execute" Kodiak.
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Post by Stosh-67 » Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:37 pm

On the bright side for incoming offensive minded HC or OC..
You would think have some input on..
12 draft picks.
5 top 100 picks...
Have to think of those top 5 picks that 3 of those should be...
WR
TE
OL

Probably a mid Rnd second dip at WR
Adding a late rnd RB to Warren. Gainwell m Kaleb mix.
"Tomlin has never appreciated the role of scheme and play call in the ability for player's to execute" Kodiak.
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Post by Gonzo » Sat Jan 17, 2026 6:36 pm

Stosh-67 wrote:
Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:28 pm
swissvale72 wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:04 am
Stefanski ??
I see him as next Falcons head coach.
falcons are interesting
lots of young talent but QB issue
IMO what they dont need is just another recycled coach. either young new guy or proven commodity like harbaugh at al

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Post by 6Trophies » Sat Jan 17, 2026 8:25 pm

Sign me up for:

> Head Coach - Rams Defensive Coordinator Chris Shula

> Offensive Coordinator - Rams Passing Game Coordinator Nate Scheelhaase

> Defensive Coordinator - Raheem Morris

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