Mike McCarthy has signed his five-year contract. He's now officially the 17th head coach in Steelers history.
KARL ROSER / STEELERS
McCarthy's official statement in the team's press release:
"Often times, coaches and players put on new team colors, and it takes a minute to feel comfortable in them. But, if you are blessed beyond measure, one day you put on the colors you've worn since you were brought home from Mercy Hospital.
"I want to express my gratitude to Art Rooney, Omar Khan, Dan Rooney and the entire Steelers organization for the trust they have placed in me to represent one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. I understand – and embrace – the responsibility, the privilege and the weight that comes with this stewardship.
"This city, this franchise and this fan base mean the world to me – because Pittsburgh is my world.
"I need to thank two men I'm so fortunate to call friends: Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher. They represented this organization with such class and I'm honored – honored – to follow them. They left the proverbial cupboard full.
"To my heart, my wife Jessica, our kids, Alex, Danny, Jack, George, Gabby and Izzie... my parents Joe and Ellen and my sisters, Colleen, Ellen and Kellie... the whole crew... you can finally, openly wear your Steelers swag.
"My heart is full and my focus is singular: to bring another championship to this great city. Victory parade '1137.'"
THE ASYLUM
Mike McCarthy has signed his five-year contract. He's now officially the 17th head coach in Steelers history.
KARL ROSER / STEELERS
McCarthy's official statement in the team's press release:
"Often times, coaches and players put on new team colors, and it takes a minute to feel comfortable in them. But, if you are blessed beyond measure, one day you put on the colors you've worn since you were brought home from Mercy Hospital.
"I want to express my gratitude to Art Rooney, Omar Khan, Dan Rooney and the entire Steelers organization for the trust they have placed in me to represent one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. I understand – and embrace – the responsibility, the privilege and the weight that comes with this stewardship.
"This city, this franchise and this fan base mean the world to me – because Pittsburgh is my world.
"I need to thank two men I'm so fortunate to call friends: Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher. They represented this organization with such class and I'm honored – honored – to follow them. They left the proverbial cupboard full.
"To my heart, my wife Jessica, our kids, Alex, Danny, Jack, George, Gabby and Izzie... my parents Joe and Ellen and my sisters, Colleen, Ellen and Kellie... the whole crew... you can finally, openly wear your Steelers swag.
"My heart is full and my focus is singular: to bring another championship to this great city. Victory parade '1137.'"
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