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With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy took the mic on Monday to clarify where his focus lies. Sitting at an impressive 6-2 coming out of their bye week, the Steelers hold plenty of momentum in the AFC North.
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But rather than publicly leaning on front-office executives for last-minute roster upgrades, McCarthy expressed ultimate confidence in leadership. “I get it, everybody wants to improve the roster,” McCarthy told reporters. “I have great confidence in Omar and Art that if there’s something there, we’ll do the right thing.”
By offering a public vote of confidence in General Manager Omar Khan and Team President Art Rooney II, McCarthy refrained from putting his front office on the spot. Instead of demanding aggressive moves before the deadline, he backed the decision-makers while keeping his squad locked on what they can control.
The Steelers enter Week 10 boasting a strong 6-2 record as they prepare for a prime-time division showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football. A victory over Cincinnati would give Pittsburgh a crucial season sweep after winning their first matchup earlier this year. McCarthy used a colorful metaphor to describe the fast-paced nature of the regular season.
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“Every NFL season, it’s like a runaway train,” McCarthy explained. “We’re on it, because we’re 6-2. We’re trying to get to the front.” Rather than letting trade rumors distract from the task at hand, the head coach prefers to keep his squad focused on the task directly in front of them. “We have a lot of positive energy going right now,” McCarthy added.
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“We’ve got a big time game, Sunday Night Football in Cincinnati…we have a chance to sweep the Bengals.” Whether Khan strikes a deal before the deadline or rolls with the current roster, McCarthy isn’t cornering his GM. He is steering the train forward and keeping Pittsburgh focused on winning.
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