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Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Le’Veon Bell criticized the team’s decision to hire Mike McCarthy as its next head coach after Mike Tomlin resigned earlier this month.
The Steelers announced McCarthy’s signing on Saturday. He had stops with the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys before joining the Steelers. He was out of the game for the 2025 season after departing Dallas following three 12-5 seasons from 2021-2023 and a 7-10 season in 2024.
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Then-Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell in a game for the Black and Yellows in November 2018. (Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)
While McCarthy brings a Super Bowl pedigree to Pittsburgh, Bell made a prediction for what the 2026 season will look like.
“4-13 incoming… but hey, at least Mike Tomlin isn’t the Steelers coach anymore, right?” wrote the former runner in X.
Tomlin was the head coach of the Steelers from 2007 to 2025, replacing Bill Cowher, who was there from 1992 to 2006. He won a Super Bowl with the team in 2008 and never had a losing season as head coach. He had 193-114-2 in command.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches during the first half against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj/Image Images)
“This organization has been a big part of my life for many years and it has been an absolute honor to lead this team,” Tomlin said in a statement. “I am deeply grateful to Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust and support. I am also grateful to the players who gave everything they had every day, and to the coaches and staff whose commitment and dedication made this journey so meaningful.
“I also want to thank Steelers Nation. Their passion, loyalty and high expectations represent what makes this franchise truly special. Coaching in Pittsburgh is like no other place, and I will always be very proud to have been an administrator of this team.
“While this chapter comes to an end, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change. I am excited for what the future holds for this organization and will always be grateful for my time as a coach in Pittsburgh.”
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy salutes during halftime of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
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The Steelers will have a lot of questions to answer in the offseason. He starts at quarterback and whether Aaron Rodgers would want to play with McCarthy again. He does not have a contract for 2026 and may decide to retire.
