The next Steelers GM is…..

[SteelBucks]

Omar Khan per Steelers beat writers.
Andy Weidl was named Assistant GM.

I have no problem with Khan. IMO he’s been the GM in waiting for years.

[Bittspurgh]

Omar Khan per Steelers beat writers.
Andy Weidl was named Assistant GM.

I have no problem with Khan. IMO he’s been the GM in waiting for years.

Omar Khan!!

[NJ-STEELER]

Im shocked to read wiedl is From Pittsburgh

lol

[SteelBucks]

I did not want to lose Khan at all costs. Weidl will add a lot in player evaluation. This is a win-win in my book.

[Captain Lemming]

Im shocked to read wiedl is From Pittsburgh

lol

I will say this. To your concern, I read this as Tomlin gaining power.

I've always been of the opinion (even seen indication of it) that Colbert had the final say in the draft.

By choosing a guy who's background is in money crunching, not talent evaluation, Tomlins voice just got louder.

If we hit home runs or strike out, I feel NOW Tomlin should get more credit and blame for roster construction.

[Captain Lemming]

I did not want to lose Khan at all costs. Weidl will add a lot in player evaluation. This is a win-win in my book.

Interesting history:

Andy Weidl was with Saints, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2010 (he left in 2005).

Andy Weidl was with Ravens, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2013.

Andy Weidl was with Eagles, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2018.

[SteelBucks]

Interesting history:

Andy Weidl was with Saints, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2010 (he left in 2005).

Andy Weidl was with Ravens, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2013.

Andy Weidl was with Eagles, helping build a roster that won Super Bowl in 2018.

Impressive. I’m excited to see how this all turns out.

[Bawb the Revelator]

Kahn's the GM, bro.

https://youtu.be/vrhX33tupu8

[Captain Lemming]

Kahn's the GM, bro.

https://youtu.be/vrhX33tupu8

Yes we know that.
We hired Wedl to be assistant GM, who is less familiar which was why I shared that knowledge. His history with player evaluation and Khans cap magic are a nice combo.

We interviewed both for 1 job and got both.

Major score.

[Oviedo]

I'm surprised they picked the money guy (Kahn) over the talent guy (Brandon Hunt). I wonder if Hunt balked at the #2 position which is why they brought Weidl in from the outside? Weidl seems like a solid personnel guy.

Seems like a great move the future

[flippy]

Sounds like Tomlin wins.

Kudos to him for a completely under the radar power move. Seriously, Tomlin is a boss. Pushing the GM replacement until after the draft means this is Tomlin's draft in my mind. And these player...Pickett, Pickens, Leal, Austin, Heyward, Robinson, Oladokun...they were Tomlin guys more than Colbert guys.

I think everyone on here should love this. It's on Tomlin from here on out imho. He's in control of his destiny. He got his rookie QB. He got his FAs that he wanted likely given that KC was a lame duck. And he's got a bean counter as his GM who isn't much of a football guy from what I can tell. And he's no longer saddled with Ben.

He also seems to be getting the coaches he wants. Austin and Canada seem like Tomlin guys that he wanted in place. Flores seems like a Tomlin guy that could even be a future successor depending on Tomlin's next step.

[Oviedo]

Sounds like Tomlin wins.

Kudos to him for a completely under the radar power move. Seriously, Tomlin is a boss. Pushing the GM replacement until after the draft means this is Tomlin's draft in my mind. And these player...Pickett, Pickens, Leal, Austin, Heyward, Robinson, Oladokun...they were Tomlin guys more than Colbert guys.

I think everyone on here should love this. It's on Tomlin from here on out imho. He's in control of his destiny. He got his rookie QB. He got his FAs that he wanted likely given that KC was a lame duck. And he's got a bean counter as his GM who isn't much of a football guy from what I can tell. And he's no longer saddled with Ben.

He also seems to be getting the coaches he wants. Austin and Canada seem like Tomlin guys that he wanted in place. Flores seems like a Tomlin guy that could even be a future successor depending on Tomlin's next step.

I agree. Tomlin wins...again!

[Bawb the Revelator]

I agree. Tomlin wins...again!

I don't know jack **** about Tomlin's son and I probably won't live long enough for the Tomlins to replace the Rooneys as majority stockholders. But this sea change is as inevitable as the withering away of the State.

[NorthCoast]

Wonder why Weidl would take what is essentially a lateral move. Maybe felt like PHI FO was on the decline with five execs leaving this off-season?

Capologists like Kahn are easier to find than good player GMs. I hope Weidl's voice is at least equal to Tomlin's. Otherwise it's all on Tomlin going forward.

[Chucktownsteeler]

If true this is indeed a great move.

I temper my emotions a bit as this is being reported by Abititi Kinkhabwalla. She is not the most trusted name in sports news.

I hope it is true.