Nineteen years after Mike Tomlin stepped down, the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their search for their next head coach – and our head coaching scouting report gives fans a better look at the candidates worth keeping an eye on.
Taking a look at the head coach’s track record, coaching background, potential fit with the Steelers, and whether Pittsburgh should sign him, here’s a scouting report from former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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Head Coach Record
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Regular season: 45-56, 0.446 winning percentage
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playoffs: 1-2, 0.333 winning percentage
Coaching background
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Assistant Quarterbacks Coach — Minnesota Vikings, 2009-2013
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Tight Ends Coach — Minnesota Vikings, 2014-2015
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Running Backs Coach — Minnesota Vikings, 2016
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Quarterbacks Coach — Minnesota Vikings, 2017-2018
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Offensive Coordinator — Minnesota Vikings, 2019
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Head Coach — Cleveland Browns, 2020-2025
Potential fit with Pittsburgh
While Stefanski isn’t the typical defense-focused head coach the Steelers are used to, his offensive game plan is reminiscent of what Pittsburgh is trying to do offensively – run the ball.
Should the Steelers sign him?
While some fans may scoff at the idea of hiring anyone associated with the Cleveland Browns, Stefanski has been one of the few bright spots over the past few years. Stefanski is a two-time NFL Coach of the Year and has experience developing quarterbacks, and he can help Pittsburgh get through the tough times ahead. However, despite his offensive background, his overall game plan and play-calling quickly became stale in Cleveland. His inability to consistently make in-game and tactical adjustments made it difficult for the Steelers to hire him as their head coach.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers HC Scouting Report: Kevin Stefanski in the Post-Tomlin Era