PITTSBURGH -- New Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner has been by Mike Tomlin's side for the past 11 years and has a close relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. But his identity as an NFL playcaller has yet to take shape. So ESPN dipped into Fichtner's work at Memphis, where he last called plays from 2001 to 2006, to learn more about the coach.
Two steps ahead: When Memphis head coach Tommy West hired Fichtner in 2001, he wanted an offense that personalized the spread offense to the team's strengths, which eventually included running the ball with DeAngelo Williams.