Who should be the new head coach for our beloved Pittsburgh Steelers? Flip and I have discussed since our Monday night shellacking, and we are divided….

Just need to say it’s been a rollercoaster since Mike T has stepped away. We are incredibly appreciative of his contributions, and efforts to the collective over the past 19 years. Everything must eventually come to an end, glad he got to walk away on his terms. With that being said there is new blood coming into Pittsburgh that will bring a breath of fresh air, ingenuity, and innovation that is desperately needed.

I won’t go into every click bait head coach or interview the Steelers requested. I’ll go into the ones that make the most sense. Of those choices, we believe Klay Kubiak, Chris Shula, Marcus Freeman, and Nate Scheelaase would make the most sense.

Klay Kubiak (currently 49’ers offensive coordinator) –

Hiring Kubiak would mark a bold offensive shift for the Steelers, bringing a modern, run centric, play action system designed to simplify quarterback play and restore efficiency. His approach fits Pittsburgh’s physical identity and offers a fresh voice for an offense that has grown stale, but there are risks. 

Kubiak has no head coaching experience, would need the right staff especially on defense, and must prove he can command a veteran locker room. The upside is modernization and stability, the downside is betting on projection over pedigree. 

With all that being said Kyle Shanahan has this to say about Klay “Klay doesn’t get enough recognition. He’s as good as anyone I’ve had and is responsible for as much if not more than the gameplan as myself. Klay’s a stud.” That says a lot coming from an offensive guru like Kyle.

Chris Shula (currently Rams defensive coordinator) –

Hiring Chris Shula would reinforce the Steelers’ defense first identity, bringing structure, discipline, and continuity to a franchise built on those traits. 

His background suggests he could command respect in the locker room and keep the defense elite while empowering coordinators, offering stability rather than upheaval.

The concern is ceiling, Shula success would hinge on nailing the offensive coordinator hire. To fans craving offensive evolution, this move could feel safe and uninspiring. 

Ultimately, Shula represents a solid floor and cultural fit, but whether he can modernize the offense would determine if the hire is progress or simply more of the same.

Marcus Freeman (currently head coach of Notre Dame) – aka Flip’s lover

Hiring Marcus Freeman would be a bold culture driven move, bringing leadership, energy, and accountability that align well with the Steelers defensive identity. 

He’s respected as a motivator and locker room leader and could modernize communication and player development. 

The risk is experience, Freeman has never coached in the NFL, and his success would hinge on assembling the right staff, especially on offense, and adapting quickly to the pro game.

The upside is cultural transformation. The downside is betting on projection over NFL proof in a results driven city.

Nate Scheelaase (currently pass game coordinator for the rams) –

Hiring Nate Scheelaase would be a clear offensive swing, bringing modern QB friendly concepts and fresh energy to a Steelers offense that needs evolution. He’s viewed as a strong teacher and adaptable schemer.

The risks are significant, heavy dependence on staff hires, and uncertainty translating concepts. The Steelers personnel is opposite of what is in Los Angeles currently. Would he be able to form something in Pittsburgh the way it’s taken shape in Los Angeles. He hasn’t called plays, let alone run a Team.

The upside is innovation, the downside is a major projection in a franchise that rarely gambles this big.

The few things Flip and I agree on are, need for innovation, offense needs have to be addressed, youth is a premium, and aggressive swings need to be made to get the 7th Lombardi. Even if it takes a year or two to gain traction with the new regime of coaching staff. Let’s build a decade dynasty over another year or two all or nothing bust.

I understand they are interviewing multiple candidates outside of these options talked about and nothing is scheduled for Freeman to date, but all others don’t make a lot of sense…

It’s time to use logic and precise articulate decision making, over the brain dead brain rot takes from major media personnel and Pittsburgh beat writers are currently spewing everywhere across all platforms.

#HereWeGo

-Big Pun