Mario Cristobal Becomes Laughing Stock as Steelers Coaching Rumors Surface

Rumors linking Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coaching job have sparked a wave of ridicule and disbelief across social media, with fans from both the NFL and college football worlds struggling to take the speculation seriously.

The chatter picked up steam after NFL insider chatter suggested the Steelers are “very interested” in Cristobal as a potential candidate should they move on from their current setup. While the idea alone raised eyebrows, fan reactions quickly turned mocking, with many questioning how Cristobal’s resume justifies consideration for one of the NFL’s most stable and tradition-rich franchises.

𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: The Steelers are “very interested” in Miami HC Mario Cristobal for their head coaching job, per @BaldyNFL

“Not out here trying to play reporter or doing any of that nonsense, but I hear the Steelers are very interested in Mario Cristobal, the coach at the… pic.twitter.com/9nHuTIuQDu

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 23, 2026

On X, fans wasted no time piling on. Much of the criticism stems from Cristobal’s inconsistent results at Miami, where expectations have routinely outpaced on-field success.

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Despite strong recruiting classes and heavy investment in the program, the Hurricanes have failed to establish themselves as a true national contender, leading fans to question whether Cristobal could handle the pressure and complexity of an NFL locker room.

Analysing Cristobal’s caliber, fans dropped their take on this as well. One fan wrote, “Definitely not gonna happen.”

Definitely not gonna happen 😂

— Luuuay (@luisleftnut) January 23, 2026

Another fan wrote, “I’m sure one of the best franchises in the NFL is interested in Mario Cristoballs.”

I'm sure one of the best franchises in the NFL is interested in Mario Cristoballs 🤣🤣

— Amy (@amyknowsball) January 23, 2026

One fan wrote, “Idk much abt him but he made a few bad choices in the natty that would shy me away. Kicking the ball at half and then constantly looking to run heavy with Fletcher with no urgency in the 2nd half took them out of the game. No faith in a defense that looked great.”

Idk much abt him but he made a few bad choices in the natty that would shy me away. Kicking the ball at half and then constantly looking to run heavy with Fletcher with no urgency in the 2nd half took them out of the game. No faith in a defense that looked great

— boltsinblue (@BoltsinBlue) January 23, 2026

“Would be a big mistake if he left especially after a season like they just had at Miami,” another comment read.

Would be a big mistake if he left especially after a season like they just had at Miami

— Emmanuel Ramirez (@erayy555) January 23, 2026

An X user wrote, ***“Once again they want a man who can’t win the big game and takes him forever to...