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Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith continues to draw interest from a number of NFL teams in the 2026 hiring cycle. Per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers requested an interview with Smith for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Los Angeles fired coordinator Greg Roman following a first-round playoff exit. The […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 4 hours ago | 0 reads
We may be getting closer to seeing defensive coordinator Brian Flores leave the Minnesota Vikings for a head coaching opportunity for one of the NFL’s flagship franchises. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Flores is one of a number of candidates who will be getting a second interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their […]
From Daily Norseman | about 9 hours ago | 0 reads
The Steelers are getting an extra look at a familiar face in their head coaching search. Pittsburgh will host Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for a second in-person interview this week, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers have already met with Flores after Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday. Flores, 44, […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 10 hours ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 season came to an end last Monday night in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans, extending the franchise record of consecutive seasons without a playoff win to nine. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach one day later after 19 seasons at the helm. Due to Tomlin stepping […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the ground running in their head coaching search, requesting interviews with over half a dozen candidates in the first five days of their search. Per Adam Schefter, they are expected to add yet another name to that list in the form of former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Open Thread (aka SOT). It’s been quite a week. Another embarrassing playoff loss. Then Mike (Tomlin) drops a bombshell of a resignation. Whether you wanted it or not, Mike Tomlin is no longer the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Our Steelers and Mike T are done, but there are still 8 teams still alive for Super Bowl LX. First, Josh Allen and the Bills travel to nix the Broncos led by Bo Nix. Then Brock Purdy and the 49ers try to knock off Sam Darnold and the Seahawks. Who ya rooting for now that the […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 1 read
The Steelers’ offseason is already off to a dramatic start as their head coach of 19 years stepped down just hours after a crushing playoff loss to the Houston Texans on Monday. However, Mike Tomlin’s resignation may be just the first domino to fall in what is already setting up to be an offseason of […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 1 day ago | 0 reads
During the offseason, Cleveland Browns fans vote in SB Nation Reacts to express their confidence level in the team or their thoughts on other topics. This week, we asked one question to Browns fans, which centered around the two big AFC North coaches who became available: John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, and Mike Tomlin […]
From Dawgs By Nature | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Black Monday has come and gone, and nine teams are looking for new head coaches. But how do those moves compare to the preseason “hot seat” candidates? In July last year, Sportsbetting.ag published the odds on which NFL head coach would be fired first in 2025. That dubious distinction ended up going to Brian Callahan […]
From Blogging The Boys | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The NFL world is still in shock after Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. Several of Tomlin’s players, both current and former, have shared their reactions on social media, thanking Tomlin for all he’s done for them. Some, though, have other thoughts. On the latest episode of […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Significant changes continue to unfold in Pittsburgh following Mike Tomlin’s resignation after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers. In the wake of Tomlin’s departure, members of his coaching staff were informed they could begin exploring other employment opportunities, signaling a broader transition for the organization. One longtime member of Tomlin’s staff, special teams […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The difference between an early exit and a deep playoff run is often a player who wasn’t supposed to be part of the story. On Monday’s Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, that player was wide receiver Christian Kirk. For all intents and purposes, Kirk had an underwhelming year as the veteran presence in […]
From Battle Red Blog | 3 days ago | 1 read
The Houston Texans handled business last weekend, dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round and setting up a road matchup against the New England Patriots this Sunday afternoon. C.J. Stroud came out sharp early, but the game started to slip a bit as turnovers crept in — an interception and multiple fumbles that […]
From Battle Red Blog | 3 days ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look much different in 2026 than they have in the last 19 years. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after the team’s wild card loss to the Houston Texans, marking the seventh straight postseason defeat for the team. With Tomlin gone, questions arose about which, if any, assistants would be retained […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 1 read
UPDATE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that wide receiver Brandon Johnson, not wide receiver Brandon Smith, signed with the Steelers. As the Steelers continue their search for a new head coach, general manager Omar Khan has also began to construct the team’s offseason 90-man roster. The Steelers announced Thursday that the team […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.” A potential move to […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the ground running with their head coaching search. At the time of writing, they have requested interviews with six candidates, five of whom are defensive coordinators. However, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky believes the Steelers should turn their attention to Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur “The first step I would […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Nine NFL teams have head coaching openings at the present time, and although no contract extension has yet been announced between the Green Bay Packers and Matt LaFleur, momentum seems to be pushing towards the two sides coming to a deal. That would keep the number at nine, and Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is […]
From Acme Packing Company | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The NFL is still feeling the waves from the massive splash that was Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The longest-tenured head coach in American sports addressed the team the same way he has at the end of every season, but this time was different, as he told the team […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions now have a sixth offensive coordinator candidate made public. According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have put out a request to interview Arthur Smith, the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith was a long-time coach within the Tennessee Titans organization. He started as a defensive quality control coach with the team […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 4 days ago | 3 reads
Tuesday, while still reeling from the latest playoff loss, Steelers fans were treated to a sudden, shocking exit of head coach Mike Tomlin. If you’ve been around these parts long, you know that the pleas for Tomlin to step away or to be let go have been a constant in the comment sections and articles […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads
On Tuesday, the Steelers announced that head coach Mike Tomlin was stepping away from coaching following a 10-7 season which saw the Steelers lose 30-6 in the AFC Wild Card to the Houston Texans and Tomlin reach 7 straight playoff losses tying the NFL record. The Steelers do retain the rights to Tomlin, making it […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Offseason roster moves have begun for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the team announcing 13 reserve/futures contracts Wednesday. You can read the full list below: With the exception of Burgess, every player had an earlier stint on the Steelers practice squad in 2025. Burgess went undrafted in 2024 out of the State University of New York […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Washington Commanders fans are allowing themselves to dream a little — and honestly, it’s understandable. Brian Flores is reportedly interviewing for the Washington Commanders defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport . The Commanders aren’t the only team interested in speaking with Flores about a coaching position. Tom Pelissero, Rapoport’s teammate at NFL Network, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have also put in a request to interview Flores . Plus, h...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 3 reads