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Butler: Tomlin called plays for LeBeau, too

Keith Butler revealed Monday that Mike Tomlin didn't just call defensive plays throughout his time as the team's defensive coordinator, he did so in the final seasons Dick LeBeau was the team's coordinator, as well.

Butler, who retired Saturday after seven seasons as the Steelers defensive coordinator, made an appearance on 93.7-FM The Fan Monday afternoon and said Tomlin has been calling the defensive plays for the Steelers for years.

“The last couple of years with Dick LeBeau, Mike was calling the plays too,” said Butler. "It's something he wanted to do.