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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Bubbahotep, Jan 5, 2026 at 9:18 AM.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    One GM position filled.
     
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  2. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Is that all.
     
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  3. NorthernBlitz

    NorthernBlitz Well-Known Member

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    I think it makes sense for him to ask the world.

    Apparently, he signed a three year extension in March of 2025 that would keep him under contract to the end of the 2028 season.

    I think coaching salaries are generally guaranteed.

    So I think that means he'll get paid what his old contract said for the next three seasons if he doesn't take a job elsewhere.

    Not sure if that includes jobs that are outside the NFL (e.g. broadcasting, podcast?).

    Apparently, his extension was going to pay him $17MM annually.

    If all of this is true (I think it is, but I'm not sure), why would he take anything less than the perfect job in the next 3 years? Getting paid $50MM+ to do nothing is a hell of a retirement plan.
     
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  4. Busman

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    Don't forget the Browns.. Read he might go there because of his roots to the area.
     
  5. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Actually from everything I read, that is only for the Browns if they want him.
    The Demands he set them.
     
  6. jimmyallen45

    jimmyallen45 Well-Known Member

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    There is an article now on the The Athletic about the Harbaugh firing. It's not a pretty story and definitely shows an organization in dysfunction.

    Which, of course, is great.

    One of the many things I hate about the Ravens is the lovefest they annually receive from national media. Now, they are getting trashed. Love it.
     
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  7. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Hmm, this smells of AI gone bad:

    NFL: Breaking! John Harbaugh has decided who to sign as head coach

    NFL: Breaking! John Harbaugh has decided who to sign as head coach

    What a piece of news from the NFL! John Harbaugh, the legendary coach who led the Ravens to Super Bowl glory, has decided to take the helm of the Giants. According to insider Wesley Steinberg, Harbaugh was impressed by the young talent of Jaxson Dart and other players on the roster, which was key to his decision.
     
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  8. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Id say thats fake news. Not being reported anywhere else.
     
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  9. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    i'd like to see him take the head coaching job at ferrywood middle school with their QB jackson lemar and RB henry derek. they should be in line for a good season. :smiley1::cool:
     
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  10. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    Harbaugh hasn’t even interviewed anywhere yet
     
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  11. Blast Furnace

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    Man thats crazy.
     
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  12. MojoUW

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    Or you could argue that O’Connell dug his own grave by choosing McCarthy in the first place.

    Certainly what folks do about the Steelers…
     
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  13. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Exactly what I said.
    I find it disingenuous to say a HC/OC is genius, and then excuse him for his Qb play, and who he had a hand in picking , and keeping.
     
  14. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    I agree that O'Donnell deserves blame for McCarthy.

    But if we're only talking about his offensive coaching, he's one of the best in the NFL... He learned a lot under McVay.
     
  15. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    I don't get the hype for this guy the Packers defense wasn't even that good.
     
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