Key players to possibly stay on the staff:
– Scott McCurley — almost a slam dunk to remain. His long history with McCarthy (Green Bay 2006-18; Cowboys 2020-24) and current inside linebackers coach role make him the odds-on favorite to stick ⚡🏈.
– Tom Arth — a rising coach who could also stay. At 44, Arth has college head coaching experience (John Carroll, Chattanooga, Akron) and has served as a quarterbacks coach with the Steelers in recent years; he could run the QB room and work with Will Howard 📊🏈.
Offensive coordinator change:
– Arthur Smith is headed to Ohio State to become the Buckeyes’ OC. No matter who quarterbacks the Steelers in 2026, the OC will be new. OSU’s move points to a big shift for the Steelers’ offensive identity as McCarthy reshapes the staff 🏈📊.
Context on Arth and Smith:
– Arth’s background includes college head coaching stints and recent NFL experience as a Chargers pass-game specialist and Steelers quarterbacks coach. He could be a strong fit to mold the QB room in McCarthy’s system, potentially pairing with a similarly-coached Will Howard 🔥.
– Arthur Smith’s 2025 Steelers offense ranked 25th in yards, 26th in rushing, 22nd in passing, though the red-zone offense showed some early efficiency and the team finished with middling points (15th). Smith’s strongest NFL success came with the Titans in 2020, when Derrick Henry powered a top-5 yardage and top-5 points attack. Now he moves back to college with Ohio State 📊🏈.
Takeaway:
– Pittsburgh is set for a new-look offense in 2026 with McCarthy steering the ship and a revamped coaching staff, including a strong chance that McCurley stays on board. Buckle up, Steelers fans—the road to a fresh era begins now 🚀🏈.
