This!!
You think they were hired based on race ?
Per Gerry Dulac…
Either Mike enjoys mediocrity or he’s smarter than everyone else. Time will tell.
You’ve been more vocal about it but I was thinking it for about the same time as you. Thought maybe the offense was structured around Ben and his noodle arm. If there aren’t significant changes or improvements we’ll know that Canada is likely a huge problem. Don’t get me wrong - A second year guy like Pickett can regress or even stink. But there needs to a be a move from all these safe passes and open things up a bit. The OL seemed to improve too so that’s one less excuse if that continues.
October 2, 2022-Mike Tomlin punts on the ‘22 season by inserting Kenny as his QB. That was admirable.
we battle for mediocrity now in pittsburgh. The new standard is the standard. these arent your father's steelers anymore.
This is a absolutely true. Anyone who believes the Steelers when they say the standard is the standard is an absolute yinzer loser.
While this will be part of Tomlin’s legacy, this decision has to come with Rooney’s and Khans blessing and that’s even more disturbing.
i disagree 1000%. art junior or whatever he is, is a freaking brainless clown. the apple fell far from the tree with this one.
My point is, if doofus Rooney wanted a change, it would happen. And the fact remains that the Rooney’s rarely fire coaches who are under contract. There has been an exception or two. Kevin Gilbride comes to mind and of course Arians comes to mind. And with Arians, Rooney stepped in for the betterment of Ben’s health and “retired” Arians. So in this situation, I can’t help but think Rooney wants to honor the last year of Canada’s contract, and by doing so he’s completely fine with Canada. Maybe Tomlin’s hands are tied? If Rooney had good reason to fire Canada, like he did with Arians, it would have been done. But he wants him for 2023. That’s abundantly clear. Winning doesn’t matter it seems.
Yeah I’m with you. Don’t make a change just to make a change.
If you want to evaluate Canada on his own merit, if the Steelers fired him, what was his next job? Not sure he'd land anywhere you'd hear about regularly on Saturday's so why is he working for a "blue blood" NFL team?
Talking about ‘who else would hire you’ I was real surprised to see that short-lived OL coach the Steelers had here (Andrew Klemm or name something like that) is interviewing for the New England OC position. Never would have guessed he had a resume for that. But looks like he had some college OC experience.
That's a fascinating choice. I'd have to think Bill O'Brien has the inside lane but that guy couldn't coach the OL.
His perceived merit to Art / Tomlin is what matters, and at least one of them wanted and still apparently want a more run-oriented offense.
I don't know. He was let go from three of his four previous gigs. He's had two jobs at any level of relevance that ended well.
Canada isn't going to work for a "blue blood" college team either after he gets fired. He's only had two great seasons as offensive coordinator over his entire career and he is getting a third year with the Steelers--a second with Pickett. NFL teams need strong passing games to succeed and I don't think Canada is the guy who is going to accomplish that.
...AND I am pretty sure that is exactly their thought process behind keeping canada.
Didn’t he hire Canada , Austin , and Flores as outsiders who all have major coaching experience ?
Do you really consider Canada a well known/experienced NFL coach? College maybe, not NFL, particularly NFL OC caliber.
