The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the search for their next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the position after 19 years — with our head coach scouting reports giving fans a better idea of which candidates to look out for.
Taking a look at head coach record, coaching background, accolades, and potential fit with the Steelers , here's the scouting report for recently fired Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott .
Graduate Assistant — William & Mary, 1998
Scouting Coordinator — Philadelphia Eagles , 1999-2000
Assistant to the Head Coach — Philadelphia Eagles , 2001
Defensive Quality Control Coach — Philadelphia Eagles, 2002-2003
Assistant Defensive Backs Coach — Philadelphia Eagles, 2004-2006
Secondary Coach — Philadelphia Eagles, 2007
Linebackers Coach — Philadelphia Eagles, 2008
Defensive Coordinator — Philadelphia Eagles, 2009-2010
Defensive Coordinator — Carolina Panthers , 2011-2016
Head Coach — Buffalo Bills , 2017-2025
In 2024, McDermott became the fifth head coach in NFL history to record five straight seasons with 11 wins or more, earning The Greasy Neale Award, presented to the league's most outstanding head coach. Since 2020, the Bills have fielded a top-five offense in five seasons and a top-10 defense in four seasons under his leadership. Additionally, McDermott's .662 win percentage ranks as the third-highest among active head coaches.
McDermott's 27 years of NFL-level coaching experience, sharp defensive mind, and proven track record of success position him as arguably the greatest head-coach fit the Steelers have seen so far. If Pittsburgh wants a coach who'll keep them competitive during a potential rebuild, McDermott is the man for the job.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers HC scouting report: Sean McDermott in post-Tomlin era
