Steelers to Interview Ex-Wisconsin QB for Offensive Coordinator Role
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to interview former Wisconsin quarterback Scott Tolzien for their offensive coordinator position. This news comes from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, highlighting Tolzien’s growing coaching career.
Scott Tolzien’s Coaching Experience
Tolzien has accumulated six years of coaching experience in the NFL. After serving as an analyst on the Wisconsin coaching staff in 2019, he spent five years with the Dallas Cowboys. During his time in Dallas from 2020 to 2024, he worked three seasons as a coaching assistant before becoming quarterbacks coach for the last two years.
In 2025, Tolzien took on the role of quarterbacks coach for the New Orleans Saints. His coaching journey reflects a robust commitment to developing quarterbacks at the professional level.
Playing Career Highlights
Scott Tolzien played college football at Wisconsin from 2006 to 2010. Following his college career, he entered the NFL, playing for several teams including:
- San Francisco 49ers
- Green Bay Packers
- Indianapolis Colts
Over his seven-year career in the NFL, he completed 88 passes out of 146 attempts, accumulating a total of 1,065 yards, two touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Most of his tenure was spent as a backup quarterback.
Connection with Head Coach Mike McCarthy
The Steelers’ new head coach, Mike McCarthy, is in the process of assembling his coaching staff. Notably, McCarthy coached Tolzien during their time together with the Packers from 2016 to 2018, creating a familiarity that could influence the interview process.
Other Coaching Developments
Scott Tolzien is not the only former Wisconsin player in the spotlight this NFL coaching cycle. Jim Leonhard, a respected figure in the Badgers program, is reportedly a strong candidate for the defensive coordinator role with the Buffalo Bills.
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