Steelers fire Canada

[T master]

WOW ! I guess great minds think a like . When a leader sees a problem they try & correct it . 

[boyst]

  On 11/21/2023 at 2:08 PM, The Jokeman said:

and where would that be? 

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Anywhere. It's time for change for both sides.

[Simon]

  On 11/21/2023 at 3:42 PM, MasterStrategist said:

All Steeler fans are rejoicing here in Pittsburgh today.

 

But only the smart/realistic ones understand the problems are primarily tied back to Kenny Pickett.

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This may ultimately turn out to be correct, but until they put an NFL caliber offensive line in front of him nobody will truly know for sure whether he is the real problem.

[FilthyBeast]

Well overdue move but only problem is Steelers don't have Josh Allen on their roster.

[Beck Water]

  On 11/21/2023 at 4:13 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

Tomlin has SuperBowl hardware!

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A valid point, but the most recent was what, 16 years ago?  That's a long-lasting aura.

 

  On 11/21/2023 at 4:31 PM, Simon said:

This may ultimately turn out to be correct, but until they put an NFL caliber offensive line in front of him nobody will truly know for sure whether he is the real problem.

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I don't disagree, I think up thread I pointed out that the new OC-by-committee may be an improvement, but they're still dealing with the same OL and QB.

 

Still, in the Steelers games I've watched (not that many), I thought that Pickett had chances to get the ball out in rhythm with short passes that would make the OL look better at times - and that he's developed that "happy feet" bailing from a functional pocket young QB get when the OL struggles.

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[Beck Water]

  On 11/21/2023 at 3:42 PM, MasterStrategist said:

All Steeler fans are rejoicing here in Pittsburgh today.

 

But only the smart/realistic ones understand the problems are primarily tied back to Kenny Pickett.  He's Zach Wilson 2.0, with less talent.

 

Some chatter about Trubisky taking over, if Pickett lays another egg this weekend.

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Oh, wow.  Interesting times for the Steeler fans.  Pickett got thrown into the fire last season because "Money Mitch" just looked incompetent.

 

On the other hand, he had Canada as his OC, so....

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

  On 11/21/2023 at 3:15 PM, TheFunPolice said:

2 coordinators?

 

Like the old saying goes, if you have 2 OC you don't have 1

 

 

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Reminded me of the old proverb regarding chores:

One boy = one boy.

Two boys = 1/2 a boy.

Three boys = no boys at all.

😁

 

[ExWNYer]

The Stillers had to fire Canada. He was only returning about 73% of the offense that his U.S. counterparts are...

[djp14150]

  On 11/21/2023 at 1:44 PM, loyal2dagame said:

 

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[Saxum]

  On 11/21/2023 at 2:12 PM, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

wasn’t Mike Sullivan with the Bills a while back?

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I do not think so,

 

Jacksonville Jaguars (2002) - Defensive quality control coordinator

Jacksonville Jaguars (2003) - Offensive assistant

New York Giants (2004–2009) - Wide receivers coach

New York Giants (2010–2011) - Quarterbacks coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012–2013) - Offensive coordinator

New York Giants (2015) - Quarterbacks coach

New York Giants (2016–2017) - Offensive coordinator

Denver Broncos (2018) - Quarterbacks coach

Pittsburgh Steelers (2021–present) - Quarterbacks coach

[ExWNYer]

  On 11/21/2023 at 4:31 PM, boyst said:

Anywhere. It's time for change for both sides.

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It would have to be to an organization who shares his apparent disdain for analytics and 'punt first' mentality.

 

BTW, it's not likely the Rooney family would ever part ways with him unless he inexplicably embarrassed them publicly. Canada was the first coach of any kind that they have let go in-season since...1941. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it's just not their m.o.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Oh, Canada.

[clayboy54]

Matt Canada - from the Nate Hackett coaching tree. 🙂

[Milanos Milano]

So when are they hiring Tim Sweden? 

[John from Riverside]

  On 11/21/2023 at 2:50 PM, John from Riverside said:

It’s not a real country anyway

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Watch the episode limeade

 

It’s obviously a country

[Warcodered]

  On 11/21/2023 at 1:59 PM, BuffaloBillyG said:

 

Going with the 2 coordinator role? I know it's happened before....can't remember anytime it's ended well. 

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They did put one of them in charge and the other helping right? They didn't seriously make them like co-coordinators or something stupid like that.....right?

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[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 11/21/2023 at 6:27 PM, Warcodered said:

They did put one of them in charge and the other helping right? They didn't seriously make them like co-coordinators or something stupid like that.....right?

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Listening to Tomlin's presser it sounds like they are Co-Coordiniting. I'm sure Sullivan has a bit more weight being a former OC, but yeahhhh it sounds a lot like it's both of em

[without a drought]

  On 11/21/2023 at 6:06 PM, Araiza Curse said:

So when are they hiring Tim Sweden? 

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They're waiting for Ron Mexico's answer first. 

[Saxum]

  On 11/21/2023 at 4:14 PM, T master said:

WOW ! I guess great minds think a like . When a leader sees a problem they try & correct it . 

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Well Tomlin and Coach McD played in college together at  William & Mary a college which has produced a number of NFL coaches and three US presidents.

 

 

On reason for firing I am sure this contributed.

 

Najee Harris: I’m just tired of this *****

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/najee-harris-im-just-tired-of-this-*****

 

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[bigK14094]

  On 11/21/2023 at 2:31 PM, Bob Jones said:

They’re still starting Kenny Pickett at QB though, right? So, not really worried about them.

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They could switch to Mitch!