We know a couple things with complete certainty. Keith Butler will be back in 2019. And he’ll be, in title at least, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive coordinator. You might not like it, I might not like it, but that’s shaping up to be reality.
Butler may also end up coaching the outside linebackers. As was wrote late last week, he’s in consideration to replace Joey Porter. Some see that as an expansion of Butler’s role. But what if it isn’t? Maybe that’s the way to save face, Butler entering the final year of his deal, and show him out the door after the 2019 season.