Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada
It may have come at a much later date than many in Pittsburgh wanted, but the Steelers have officially relieved OC Matt Canada of his duties. The much maligned play-caller will no longer be making calls in Pittsburgh: Why Was Canada Fired Now? Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first on the report, […]
It may have come at a much later date than many in Pittsburgh wanted, but the Steelers have officially relieved OC Matt Canada of his duties.
The much maligned play-caller will no longer be making calls in Pittsburgh:
Why Was Canada Fired Now?
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was the first on the report, and he included the fact that this wasn't a decision from Mike Tomlin, or even GM Omar Khan, rather it was from the top:
Team President Art Rooney II.
The decision came from team president Art Rooney II after watching the Steelers average just 16.1 points in 10 games and seeing quarterback Kenny Pickett struggle to develop in his second season.- Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
It appears the Browns' game was the straw that broke the camels' back in this scenario after a stellar defensive performance that allocated only 10 points from the Browns through nearly four quarters and still resulted in a loss.
Per Tom Pelissero of NFL media, RB coach Eddie Faulkner will take over as OC, while QB Coach Mike Sullivan will be calling plays.
