According to multiple reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to replace former offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner with an indoor promotion. As expected, the Steelers plan to promote quarterbacks coach Matt Canada rather than interview outside candidates. Canada joined the coaching staff in 2020 after being the head coach at Maryland.
Here are three things we expect from Canada’s violation
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One thing Canada is known for, be it an offensive coordinator or head coach, is its tendency to use multiple formations, even for the same game. Canda likes to use shifts and motion to create mismatches and force the defense to make adjustments.
A foul for Ben Roethlisberger
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Let’s not kid ourselves. If Ben Roethlisberger returns in 2021, the Steelers will not run the pro-style spread that Canada ran in Maryland. Not everything about the scheme fits Roethlisberger’s style, and Canada has had a year with this staff to understand that. He’s not going to force Roethlisberger to do things he doesn’t feel comfortable doing at this point in his career.
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If the Steelers don’t re-sign James Conner, don’t be shocked if Canada doesn’t lead McFarland to the starting line-up soon because of their relationship and McFarland’s experience in this attack. McFarland is the team’s only home run threat under the running backs and assuming the offensive line gets a major overhaul this off-season it could thrive.