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Steelers Coaching Search Begins: Cignetti Rumored Successor?
14 Jan
Summary
- Mike Tomlin departs Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons on Tuesday.
- Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is rumored as a potential successor.
- ESPN's Marcus Spears supports Cignetti's personality for Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are embarking on a search for a new head coach following Mike Tomlin's announcement of his departure after 19 seasons. Tomlin's exit comes in the immediate aftermath of a significant playoff defeat.
ESPN analyst Marcus Spears has proposed Curt Cignetti, currently the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, as a strong candidate to replace Tomlin. Spears highlighted Cignetti's personality and his proven success at a less-heralded college program as factors that would make him an attractive hire for the Steelers.
Despite Cignetti recently signing an eight-year, $93 million contract extension with Indiana and leading the team to a national championship game, speculation about his move to Pittsburgh has been met with skepticism by some college football insiders. Concerns include the significant cost to acquire him and his stated intentions to retire at Indiana.
