The Pittsburgh Steelers ushered in their first coach in nearly two decades on Tuesday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. The organization named Mike McCarthy as their lead man in a press conference, just their fourth coach in nearly 60 years.

One NFL executive feels "it's the coolest story ever" that NFL head coach Mike McCarthy has had the opportunity to coach three iconic franchises in the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and now Pittsburgh Steelers.

The latest staff hiring demonstrates how much unchecked control new head coach Mike McCarthy has with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

While Aaron Rodgers has not yet informed the Steelers whether he will return for a 22nd NFL season, the 42-year-old QB has spoken with Mike McCarthy several times about the possibility, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport,

Jimmy Gregg has known Mike McCarthy since he grew up in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood and stayed in touch with him over the years, including while McCarthy was coaching the Green Bay Packers.McCarthy was back in his hometown Tuesday as he was introduced as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cassidy Wood / KDKA

The Steelers newest head coach Mike McCarthy is putting together his first staff and is adding some experience on defense.

When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones let former head coach Mike McCarthy go and replaced him with Brian Schottenheimer, it took many by surprise. McCarthy had a track record of winning — he went 12-5 in his first three seasons with the team — and Schottenheimer had zero head coaching experience.