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WATCH: How far will Steelers' Mike Tomlin search for new OC? Are Kliff Kingsbury, Eric Bieniemy options?

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WATCH: How far will Steelers' Mike Tomlin search for new OC? Are Kliff Kingsbury, Eric Bieniemy options?

On the Friday episode on the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko break down some hot topics around the team. The duo gives their take on the quarterback situation with Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph, then gets into the search for a new offensive coordinator. How far outside Steelers circles will coach Mike Tomlin look? Could a total outsider like former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury be an option? What about Eric Bieniemy, former Commanders coach and Chiefs OC with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes? The conversation wraps up by looking at which players could be leaders for the offense next season.

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First Published: January 19, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

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