Sources: Steelers prez wants old O

[Maveric]

ESPN.com news services

While Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bruce Arians announced his retirement Friday, team sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen the Steelers chose not to retain Arians, against the wishes of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

The sources said the move was made in order to shift the offense back toward its blue-collar identity of years past, in line with the desires of Steelers president Art Rooney II.

Arians, 59, has been the only offensive coordinator in coach Mike Tomlin's five seasons with the Steelers. During his time as coordinator, he turned the Steelers from a run-first team to a pass-heavy one to better suit Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh ranked in the top half of the NFL in offense over the past three seasons but finished a disappointing 12th this past season.

"Bruce Arians has informed me that he will retire from coaching," Tomlin said in a statement. "I appreciate his efforts over the past five years as the team's offensive coordinator and for helping lead our offense to new heights during his time with the Steelers. I am grateful to Bruce for contributing to our success and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement."

The Steelers have a history of promoting from within at offensive coordinator. Arians joined the Steelers in 2004 as the wide receivers coach and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2007.

 

[Midswat]

Interesting.

He's a good offensive coordinator. He shouldn't have lost his job.

 

[dbair1967]

Interesting. Team owner deciding what style offense the team should play.

 

[Theebs]

Wow,that story would cause seismic activity in Dallas.

 

[UVAwahoos]

Not surprising at all. Tomlin is a figurehead coach there. Intentionally put in place to be a puppet. The difference is that Jerry is loud and openly undermines his puppets, while the steelers are more suave about it.

 

[lons]

Tomlin has been basking in the depth that Cowher left him. He is not a good coach and the aging vets that are starting to slow down shows it.

 

[Cr122]

Interesting. Team owner deciding what style offense the team should play.

So what are you trying to say? Hmm?

 

[cmd34]

Interesting. Team owner deciding what style offense the team should play.

Yeah it's the same thing as "playing" General Manager.

Cowboys > Steelers but Rooney's > Jones'

 

[Cythim]

When was their last Super Bowl win? Mkay.

 

[dbair1967]

Wow,that story would cause seismic activity in Dallas.

Exactly, but since its somebody other than Jones, its acceptable

 

[VA Cowboy]

Exactly, but since its somebody other than Jones, its acceptable

If it works, it's acceptable. And there's a huge difference between the culture in Pittsburgh compared to that of Dallas.

 

[Midswat]

If it works, it's acceptable. And there's a huge difference between the culture in Pittsburgh compared to that of Dallas.

Exactly.

I don't see how anyone can compare what is happening in Pittsburgh to that of Dallas... at all.

 

[superpunk]

Exactly, but since its somebody other than Jones, its acceptable

Boom. Headshot.

 

[Midswat]

Boom. Headshot.

If Jerry was overseeing a franchise that had even half the success the Steelers have had in the last decade plus, he'd be given a lot more leeway.

As it is, he's a joke owner overseeing a perenial underachieving franchise, year after year after year. So yeah, when he makes moves, there's a lot more (warranted) criticisms.

 

[superpunk]

If Jerry was overseeing a franchise that had even half the success the Steelers have had in the last decade plus, he'd be given a lot more leeway.

As it is, he's a joke owner overseeing a perenial underachieving franchise, year after year after year. So yeah, when he makes moves, there's a lot more (warranted) criticisms.

Kiss the Rings.

dbair and theebs owning this thread. Hypocrisy - exposed.

 

[Midswat]

It's like you're screwing a prom queen doggy style and she farts.

You more willing to over look it.

But when you're screwing the fat girl with acne and braces.. you're not going to be so willing to overlook it.


Hypothetically speaking, of course. I only fuck 10's. It's how I was raised.

 

[Midswat]

Kiss the Rings.

dbair and theebs owning this thread. Hypocrisy - exposed.

Sarcasticers gonna sarcastic!