Dick LeBeau and Steelers agree to part ways

[hawaiiansteel]

Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora -

Understand it's a business but disappointed LeBeau's departure is so unceremonious. Just never thought it'd happen this way. #Steelers

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[Iron City Inc.]

We were fortunate to have this HOFer in the mix and his contributions and efforts are truly appreciated.

[hawaiiansteel]

by Gerry Dulac

The likely successor to LeBeau is linebackers coach Keith Butler, who has been with the team since 2003 and been given several indications over the years he will be the next defensive coordinator.

The Steelers have blocked opportunities for Butler to interview with other teams by increasing his pay and giving him a three-year contract when most other assistant coaches get two-year deals.

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/01/10/LeBeau-resigning-as-Steelers-defensive-coordinator/stories/201501100138[/URL]

[focosteeler]

James Harrison is gone

[buccoray61]

Well the morons got their wish. Lets pray that it isn't rex f'ing ryan.

Yeah,they got their wish,and unless the Steelers get better players in their defensive back field,they can expect more of the same no matter who they bring in.

[hawaiiansteel]

Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora -

And I do expect Keith Butler to be promoted to DC. And shocked if the team changes to a 4-3. #Steelers

Butler has passed up multiple chances for DC jobs. Been with Steelers since '03. Worked under Colbert's cousin at Memphis. Strong ties.

You think John Mitchell is suddenly going to start teaching the 4-3? Or Butler? I just don't see that level of overhaul for contender.

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[hawaiiansteel]

And he's not retiring. Wow.

LeBeau said he did not know if he will continue to coach in the NFL.

“I don’t even know, but I’m not retiring,” LeBeau said. “There might not be anyone interested."

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/01/10/LeBeau-resigning-as-Steelers-defensive-coordinator/stories/201501100138[/URL]

[7upnext]

by Gerry Dulac

The likely successor to LeBeau is linebackers coach Keith Butler, who has been with the team since 2003 and been given several indications over the years he will be the next defensive coordinator.

The Steelers have blocked opportunities for Butler to interview with other teams by increasing his pay and giving him a three-year contract when most other assistant coaches get two-year deals.

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/01/10/LeBeau-resigning-as-Steelers-defensive-coordinator/stories/201501100138[/URL]

Great! More of the same. It was DL's system that is broke not the coach, so replacing him with someone who will run the same system makes zero sense. It's a passing league and has been for the last 4 years. They've been chewed up by any half way decent QB since then and the epitome of soft and mediocre since being exposed by GB in the SB.

DL was a great coach but times change and you have to change with them. He couldn't and I doubt a guy running his system will either

[Oviedo]

nah, it has to be Keith Butler...

Not necessarily. If they really want to go in a different direction

[buccoray61]

LeBeau said he did not know if he will continue to coach in the NFL.

“I don’t even know, but I’m not retiring,” LeBeau said. “There might not be anyone interested."

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/01/10/LeBeau-resigning-as-Steelers-defensive-coordinator/stories/201501100138[/URL]

He could end up in Arizona if Todd Bowles gets a head coaching job.

[Oviedo]

LeBeau had a great run, however the last few years were not good and like any coach or player if you aren't getting it done it is probably time to go with someone else

[Oviedo]

Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora -

And I do expect Keith Butler to be promoted to DC. And shocked if the team changes to a 4-3. #Steelers

Butler has passed up multiple chances for DC jobs. Been with Steelers since '03. Worked under Colbert's cousin at Memphis. Strong ties.

You think John Mitchell is suddenly going to start teaching the 4-3? Or Butler? I just don't see that level of overhaul for contender.

[URL]https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora[/URL]

If true, the Steelers may have been getting multiple iquiries to interview Butler and he made it known he would leave if offered a position. That may have forced Rooney's hand on this.

[birtikidis]

Yeah,they got their wish,and unless the Steelers get better players in their defensive back field,they can expect more of the same no matter who they bring in.

Exactly. But the idiots can figure that out.

[Oviedo]

Exactly. But the idiots can figure that out.

It's unfortunate you take this position like anyone on this board had anything to do with this. The organization and the football professionals made this decision, not fans on the internet. Everything comes to an end and clearly our defense has slipped the past several years.

We have no idea what discussions took place within the organization. Perhaps he was told changes had to be made and he refused. Perhaps he has been told that for awhile and was stubborn. We will likely never know, but this organization would not make a tough decision like this unless they felt there were real issues to making the team better.

LeBeau had a good run in his time here and now the next guy, whoever that is, needs to do a better job. But don't vent on other fans like they somehow made this happen. That is just ridiculous.

[feltdizz]

Exactly. But the idiots can figure that out.

the FO are idiots?