Former Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell Takes Shot at Hiring of Mike McCarthy as Coach
In a social media post, Pittsburgh Steelers running back-turned-troll Le'Veon Bell seemingly expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's decision to hire former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy as its new head coach. In a message that read "4-13 incoming... but hey, at least Mike Tomlin isn't the coach of the Steelers anymore right?", Bell appeared to be both trolling and making a prediction about one of the team's worst seasons under McCarthy.
Bell's comments come after the announcement of McCarthy as the latest head coach in Pittsburgh. The move was widely anticipated, given that former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced his retirement following the team's early exit from the NFL Playoffs. Other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons, have also recently made significant coaching changes.
McCarthy boasts a 174-112-2 overall record as a head coach but has had multiple losing seasons in the past. One of those instances was during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers, where he won the Super Bowl in 2011 with quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the helm. However, it remains unclear whether Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh and lead the team under McCarthy's guidance.
The Steelers are now left with an uncertain future as they navigate their new coaching landscape. While Tankathon has predicted that the team may draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson with their No. 21 pick in next year's NFL Draft, the overall outlook is murky, and many believe that Pittsburgh is headed towards a disappointing 2026-27 season.
Bell's post serves as a reflection of the skepticism surrounding McCarthy's hiring, particularly given his own personal experience playing for Tomlin. However, it remains to be seen how Bell will adapt to life under a new coach in Pittsburgh.
In a social media post, Pittsburgh Steelers running back-turned-troll Le'Veon Bell seemingly expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's decision to hire former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy as its new head coach. In a message that read "4-13 incoming... but hey, at least Mike Tomlin isn't the coach of the Steelers anymore right?", Bell appeared to be both trolling and making a prediction about one of the team's worst seasons under McCarthy.
Bell's comments come after the announcement of McCarthy as the latest head coach in Pittsburgh. The move was widely anticipated, given that former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced his retirement following the team's early exit from the NFL Playoffs. Other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons, have also recently made significant coaching changes.
McCarthy boasts a 174-112-2 overall record as a head coach but has had multiple losing seasons in the past. One of those instances was during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers, where he won the Super Bowl in 2011 with quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the helm. However, it remains unclear whether Rodgers will return to Pittsburgh and lead the team under McCarthy's guidance.
The Steelers are now left with an uncertain future as they navigate their new coaching landscape. While Tankathon has predicted that the team may draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson with their No. 21 pick in next year's NFL Draft, the overall outlook is murky, and many believe that Pittsburgh is headed towards a disappointing 2026-27 season.
Bell's post serves as a reflection of the skepticism surrounding McCarthy's hiring, particularly given his own personal experience playing for Tomlin. However, it remains to be seen how Bell will adapt to life under a new coach in Pittsburgh.
he had some good wins but also got destroyed like 3 times in the playoffs lol. and let's be real, his recs for qb playin are questionable at best. did u see him benching matt flynn? 
anyway, i'm still waitin to c how bell will handle life under mccarthy. maybe he'll prove me wrong but i got my doubts 
... le'veon bell was a major contributor to the team's success with tomlin at the helm and now he's all like "hey, at least mike tomlin isn't coach anymore" lol what does that even mean? 
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... it's just Le'Veon being Le'Veon. But seriously, folks, we need to support our team and focus on the positives, like the new coaching staff trying to turn things around.
... but let's keep it positive, okay? 
! Trolling Mike McCarthy like that is genius 
. But for real, can we talk about the Steelers' situation? I mean, they just lost Tomlin, who was basically their rock for years 
. Now they're stuck with a coach who has some questionable past wins under his belt 
. And don't even get me started on Ty Simpson... like, is that really the guy they want to draft? 
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, Mike McCarthy's got some big shoes to fill after Mike Tomlin's retirement 
. The Steelers are gonna be all over the place 
, and I'm low-key worried about their season prediction 
. Ty Simpson might be a dark horse pick 
! Can't wait to see how it all plays out 
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? i'm not saying bell is right or wrong but i just can't help but think about how tough it must be for the team with all these coaching changes... meanwhile, have you seen that new season of 'stranger things'? 
i mean, who else could pull off wearing such ridiculous outfits and still make me wanna watch?
. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out!
he's been making waves on social media with his hilarious and slightly shady comments about the Steelers new coach Mike McCarthy 
). But for real, Mike McCarthy's hiring is a risk - I've seen him tank teams before, like during his time with the Packers. And now he's gotta navigate Pittsburgh's defense... good luck with that 
. As a Steelers fan myself, I'm keeping my fingers crossed they can make some magic happen under new coach, but it's hard not to think Bell's got this one right 
. I mean, I love Le'Veon Bell for calling him out, though 
. At least someone's speaking truth to power around here 
. The thing is, if they're gonna tank next season like everyone says they will, it's gonna be a total disaster 
It's just another way to show the team's commitment to change. Le'Veon Bell might be trolling now, but this could be the real deal. The question is, will Pittsburgh be willing to ride out the storm with McCarthy at the helm?
We need transparency in this coaching hire. What's the plan? What's the strategy? Are they gonna go all-in on Ty Simpson or roll with a veteran QB? 
. As a fan of the team, it's got me hyped for the upcoming season 
... I guess we'll see how it all plays out come next season 