Congrats Bruce Arians

[NorthCoast]

This does suggest that there was an OC we wrongly got rid of.

But it wasn't Arians.

This is true. But Haley had two strikes against him. First he couldn't figure out how to get along with his HOF QB. Second, he was saddled with lesser defenses in the Tomlin era. On the other hand, BA had some of the best defenses.

Defensive pts against over league avg margin (a more negative number is a better defense):

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[Northern_Blitz]

This is true. But Haley had two strikes against him. First he couldn't figure out how to get along with his HOF QB. Second, he was saddled with lesser defenses in the Tomlin era. On the other hand, BA had some of the best defenses.

Defensive pts against over league avg margin (a more negative number is a better defense):

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Based on Fitchner's results, I think we should have put more emphasis on success and less on QB feeling happy.

I think Ben doesn't like being pushed, but maybe it's just that Haley was an ass (which seems to be the case).

Hoping Canada can crack that nut because I think Ben will come back next season.

[NorthCoast]

Based on Fitchner's results, I think we should have put more emphasis on success and less on QB feeling happy.

I think Ben doesn't like being pushed, but maybe it's just that Haley was an ass (which seems to be the case).

Hoping Canada can crack that nut because I think Ben will come back next season.

That's the frustration for some of us. Roethlisberger's not going to change who he is at this point. But the 2020 version of Roethlisberger wasn't going to get the Steelers to a SB. Canada could end up frustrated with who he has at QB and the limitations he has to deal with. It's not the kind of offense he's been designing in the college ranks. I hope the Steelers give Canada a mulligan in Roethlisberger's last season.

[BURGH86STEEL]

BA said in regards to Ben's preparation that Ben, " didn't want that stuff".

I believe Ben's preparation is what kept him from playing at a higher level. Ben was fortunate to win early in his career and in some ways this held his game back.

[feltdizz]

BA said in regards to Ben's preparation that Ben, " didn't want that stuff".

I believe Ben's preparation is what kept him from playing at a higher level. Ben was fortunate to win early in his career and in some ways this held his game back.

He is like Favre.. backyard football is fun when your D bails you out but lately, backyard football has been a disaster.

[BURGH86STEEL]

He is like Favre.. backyard football is fun when your D bails you out but lately, backyard football has been a disaster.

One problem that developed this past season is that Ben couldn't make teams pay consistently with the down field passing game. Maybe that will change if he can heal and he and the Steelers can reach a contract agreement?

[NJ-STEELER]

Arains came in took over a bunch of losers , made a team that only needed to upgrade the o-line and add a QB, and did it. And adding a toughness on defense by bringing in Todd Bowles too.

we definitely got rid of the wrong guy. someone who has been a coach since 1975 and probably forgotten more football vs. someone impressing with his vocabulary in an interview hahahaha

good lord

[whatever]

we definitely got rid of the wrong guy. someone who has been a coach since 1975 and probably forgotten more football vs. someone impressing with his vocabulary in an interview hahahaha

good lord

Probably felt threatened.
You can now add arians to the list of coaches better than Tomlin.

[Captain Lemming]

Probably felt threatened.

Why would he feel threatened by the coach of the weakest link on the team?

[Mr.wizard]

Arains came in took over a bunch of losers , made a team that only needed to upgrade the o-line and add a QB, and did it. And adding a toughness on defense by bringing in Todd Bowles too.

That is not what happened...at all.

[Ernie]

That is not what happened...at all.

You are right.. there were several pro bowl caliber upgrades...not to mention the GOAT.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Congrats Bruce. Tomlin was so wrong to let you go. Stick around another 1-2 years if health allows, the Hall of fame may come knocking.

Super Bowl champion (LV)
2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (2012, 2014)
As assistant coach:
2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)


Head coaching record

NFL: 77–47–1 (.620)

Postseason: 5–2 (.714)

NFL overall: 82–49–1 (.625)

[feltdizz]

8 former Steelers players and coaches on that KC staff.. and AB scored a TD.

There are a few BA fans today that HATED him when he was the OC... lol.

[feltdizz]

That is not what happened...at all.

If you didn’t win a SB last year you are a loser!!!

[NorthCoast]

You guys were watching a different game then. That wasn't the BA offense the Steelers had. How many 7 step drops did Brady have in that game? Yea, I thought so.

Roethlisberger would never have made it to his last contract if BA was the OC.