29 days ago

Steelers Owner Art Rooney II Defends Mike McCarthy Hire Amid Fan Backlash

Rooney II defended the hiring of McCarthy amid fan backlash, saying the move was about wins, not optics. “We’re not worried about winning the initial press conference,” Rooney said. He added that Aaron Rodgers’ future did not factor heavily into the decision, though the door remains open, with McCarthy valued for quarterback development.