History today in Pittsburgh: When the Steelers fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada today, it marked the first time they have made an in-season coaching change since 1941, per @PaulHembo.
The last time the Steelers fired a head coach/coordinator midseason was 1941, when the… pic.twitter.com/hsi1T1AvdS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 21, 2023
Dan Rooney accepted head coach Buddy Parker’s “resignation” after 4 preseason games in 1965 https://t.co/Bpn6zYISgS
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) November 21, 2023
[The only reason the Steelers had to make this almost unprecedented mid-season move is because Tomlin didn’t take care of business in the off-season. Their offense has underperformed for a long time and not just because of Kenny Pickett. Matt Canada has been around longer than Pickett, and his offenses ranked in the lower quarter of the league all three seasons. — Ed]
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