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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 30 MIN

Steelers coaching search: Aaron Rodgers returning a consideration? Could Malik Willis be a priority?

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to ponder the ways QBs factor into the search to replace Mike Tomlin as coach. Could owner Art Rooney II and GM Omar Khan prioritize Aaron Rodgers returning with a name like Mike McCarthy? Or is Rodgers too old to receive that kind of deference in this process? Will young candidates like Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase and others value the ability to start fresh at the position? Or will they look at the lack of a franchise QB as a downside to taking the job? Could a new coach look to bring in a veteran option like Malik Willis? And what are the chances we see a young QB like Will Howard or an NFL draft rookie like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik or Garrett Nussmeier get a long look in 2026? Our duo tackles those questions, plus the possible influence of rostered players including Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Joey Porter Jr., Derrick Harmon, Zach Frazier and others over the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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