For the first time in franchise history, the Pittsburgh Steelers fired a coordinator in the middle of a season. Former Steelers OC Matt Canada, who spent nearly three seasons with the team, was let go following the 13-10 Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Former Steelers RB Merril Hoge joined Scott Ferrall on SportsGrid Radio ahead of the Super Bowl and briefly discussed Steelers president Art Rooney II.
“I would say this about Art. Art is obviously different, but don’t underestimate him,” Hoge said. “They had never gotten rid of a coordinator during the season in that era.