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Todd Haley done in Pittsburgh?
OC, Ben Roethlisberger reportedly at odds
By: Doug Orth | Jan 15 2018, 5:55 pm
| Todd Haley just finished the final year of his contract, and it is not common for a Steelers coordinator to return under those circumstances. They usually sign extensions before they enter that final year, unless there’s a reason not to. However, a Steelers source surmised that some biting words from Haley the day after the loss in New England prompted a frustrated Ben Roethlisberger to bring up retirement publicly. The coach and quarterback rarely talked along the sidelines, never huddled to discuss upcoming strategy while their defense was on the field. It came to a head when the coaches were unprepared to have a play ready when the Jesse James touchdown was overturned against New England. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
FFToday's Take: It's always something on the offensive side of the ball in Pittsburgh during the offseason. QBs coach Randy Fichtner is reportedly a "strong candidate" to replace Haley if he isn't re-signed. By most accounts, Haley has been a boon to Big Ben's career, as Haley's emphasis on getting the ball out more quickly has helped Roethlisberger log full seasons three of the last five years (he was rested in Week 17 this year). It's hard to imagine the Steelers will find an upgrade on Haley.
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