PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday, greater than two years right into a tenure during which the workforce struggled to generate factors and yards with regularity.
Head coach Mike Tomlin introduced the transfer two days after the Steelers managed simply 10 factors in a dismal loss to Cleveland, saying in a press release that he appreciated Canada’s “work and dedication.”
Nonetheless, that dedication hasn’t been sufficient to assist Pittsburgh’s offense get away of a well-recognized sample that has plagued the franchise in recent times. The Steelers (6-Four) remained in playoff rivalry regardless of an offense that ranks 28th in yards and factors.
Frustration outdoors the group has been constructing for months. Followers chanted “Hearth Canada” throughout a win over Cleveland on Sept. 18, a chorus that has grow to be ubiquitous throughout the area and meme-worthy on social media.