REPORT: Steelers plan to promote Teryl Austin to Defensive Coordinator

[stillerfaninfl]

Who else is tired of promoting from within? Raise your hand.

 

[SteelerFan448]

What exactly has Austin done to earn this job?

Unlike Fichtner, Canada, and Klemm, Austin at least has some NFL experience as a DC. The Steelers hired him as a senior defensive assistant/secondary coach with two of his focus points being on helping with replay reviews (eh) and placing an emphasis on creating turnovers by the secondary (overall pretty good).

 

[Benson Dobbs]

Who else is tired of promoting from within? Raise your hand.

I’m more tired of the Cheerleader hiring incompetent and unqualified flunkies that quickly prove to be a complete and total joke. But then again, we’re talking about a “HC” that was given his job based on criteria that didn’t consist of proven skills or talent.

 

[slashsteel]

I’m more tired of the Cheerleader hiring incompetent and unqualified flunkies that quickly prove to be a complete and total joke. But then again, we’re talking about a “HC” that was given his job based on criteria that didn’t consist of proven skills or talent.

Why was he given the job Bobby? Do tell.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

This move was as predictable as a Matt Canada “game plan”

 

[black and gold apex]

Makes zero sense. What is it the Steelers cannot see the game today and find some fresh eyes .

 

[thesteelcity]

I'm sure the players love him.

 

[SteelerFan448]

 

[Coryea]

does it really matter, Tomlin is going to call what he wants anyways.

 

[TDX27]

Butler confirms what we all already knew (from the PG). No one is going to come here when Tomlin will still be calling all the plays.

“I would have liked to do them myself, sure I would,” Butler said. “I think everybody would. But Mike’s the head coach. He can do what he wants to do.”

 

[thesteelcity]

Butler confirms what we all already knew (from the PG). No one is going to come here when Tomlin will still be calling all the plays.

“I would have liked to do them myself, sure I would,” Butler said. “I think everybody would. But Mike’s the head coach. He can do what he wants to do.”

then they might as well promote Austin. Actually, don't hire a DC. There's no need for one. A good one, at least.

 

[slashsteel]

then they might as well promote Austin. Actually, don't hire a DC. There's no need for one. A good one, at least.

It is two fold. Butler still taught well so that is always a need. You could see the difference between him and Porter. So coaching up is always a need but futile if you have a Jack er Mike in the box popping up with a ****** scheme and play calling.

 

[MeanJim]

I found this more than interesting. The benglas are obviously shaking in their boots.

Edit: I didn't realize this had already been linked.

Steelers hiring Teryl Austin as next DC

Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense vs. Austin should be...lots of fun.

www.cincyjungle.com

 

[SteelerFan448]

Butler confirms what we all already knew (from the PG). No one is going to come here when Tomlin will still be calling all the plays.

“I would have liked to do them myself, sure I would,” Butler said. “I think everybody would. But Mike’s the head coach. He can do what he wants to do.”

Anyway, of all of the issues I have with Tomlin, calling the defense may be the least of them. They play a style that is get after the QB and force turnovers and they're willing to sacrifice big plays on the ground and through the air. It's not the LeBeau defense of old where they played fundamental defense focused on stopping the run and preventing the big play.

 

[slashsteel]

Anyway, of all of the issues I have with Tomlin, calling the defense may be the least of them. They play a style that is get after the QB and force turnovers and they're willing to sacrifice big plays on the ground and through the air. It's not the LeBeau defense of old where they played fundamental defense focused on stopping the run and preventing the big play.

Too many blowout uncompetitive games for me. I have no desire to see him calling the defense moving forward.

 

[TDX27]

Too many blowout uncompetitive games for me. I have no desire to see him calling the defense moving forward.

100% agree. They may get a bunch of sacks but other than that, they have progressively gotten worse under Tomlin and his play calling. Way too many miscommunications and the big plays which go directly back to Tomlin and no one else.

 

[Steeltime]

100% agree. They may get a bunch of sacks but other than that, they have progressively gotten worse under Tomlin and his play calling. Way too many miscommunications and the big plays which go directly back to Tomlin and no one else.

Yep. I can GUARANTEE you that during the broadcast of a Steelers game, you will hear the following words or phrases at least once, probably more, regarding the Steelers defense:

• Miscommunication
• Wide open
• Gashed
• Chunk play

 

[SojournerSteel]

What exactly has Austin done to earn this job?

About as much as Tomlin did when he got his job. One year as a DC with mediocre results is apparently the ticket.

 

[Coryea]

No ****, a yes man to Tomlin who has already been here.

 

[xjx]

Perhaps a Facebook group will petition Rooney to change the name of the team to the Yes Men.

 

[wig]

In other news, on the medical front, the Steelers physicians have confirmed that Austin is indeed mute. When asked about how this may effect his ability to perform the duties of the DC, Steelers brass just laughed.

 

[GILBERT]

Just a little confused Steeler Nation. You put out a report saying they intend to promote Austin. Then have two other reports for requesting interviews.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Just a little confused Steeler Nation. You put out a report saying they intend to promote Austin. Then have two other reports for requesting interviews.

Last year it was reported the Steelers would promote Matt Canada to OC. They later interviewed Hue Jackson and Pep Hamilton (maybe another candidate or two) and still promoted Canada.

 

[Slovan Sam]

The Steelers’ coaching staff under Mike Tomlin used to be dotted with name assistants like Bruce Arians, Dick LeBeau and Mike Munchak.

Now it’s populated by comparative no-names at picayune salaries. It’s the lowest-paid coaching staff in the NFL.

The offensive coordinator’s job went from Arians to Todd Haley to Randy Fichtner to Matt Canada. Each was a decline in pedigree and performance.

The offensive line job went from Munchak to his assistant to the assistant’s assistant to the assistant’s assistant’s assistant. That’s not a coaching tree, it’s a human centipede.

When Kevin Colbert retires after the upcoming draft, the GM’s job will likely go to Brandon Hunt, the team’s pro scouting coordinator. He has no resume beyond the Steelers save three years as a scout with Houston. He interned with the Steelers straight out of IUP.

Most jobs are filled in-house and usually appear to be a step down. Things don’t fall apart, but they don’t get better. (Except on the offensive line: That fell apart.)

Tomlin is the head coach.

He’s also the de facto defensive coordinator, usurping even the legendary LeBeau’s decision-making near the end of LeBeau’s tenure. He did the same to just-retired Keith Butler.

Tomlin has final say on personnel.

His staff keeps getting cheaper and shakier.

A weak staff means Tomlin is always the smartest guy in the room. It seems calculated.

It’s all Tomlin, all the time. He’s a megalomaniac.

Are the Steelers doing well enough to justify that?

Mark Madden Hot Take: Are Steelers good enough to justify Mike Tomlin's in-house hires?

The Steelers’ coaching staff under Mike Tomlin used to be dotted with name assistants like Bruce Arians, Dick LeBeau and Mike Munchak. Now it’s populated by comparative no-names at picayune salaries. It’s the lowest-paid coaching staff in the NFL. The offensive coordinator’s job went from Arians...

triblive.com

 

[stillerfaninfl]

Any coach working for MT has to be a yes man. Butler practically said that was all he was.