No one has been the target of more ‘fan vitriol’ in the last 36 hours than has Matt Canada, the struggling offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It would be really easy for me to pull from any number of tweets that treat Canada as though he’s just stolen the candy from every toddler in Western Pennsylvania. So therefore, I asked folks on Twitter what they would like to see in an offensive coordinator.
I think it’s less about the concepts themselves and more about playing to your players strengths. Not trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Being flexible and adaptable
— Carlos ? (@SenjuGun) September 19, 2022
Creative schematics and empowering his QB to trust what he sees.
— Wayne Carter (@swaynecarterjr) September 19, 2022
Consistency. Play calls that work with the attributes of the players . Someone that knows how to call plays as the game changes the ability to see the play as it happens . Field vision, also a coordinator that doesn’t sit in the damn tower !
— BigK (@BigK13242516) September 19, 2022
Others have already mentioned but the first word that came to mind was "adapt". That skill is the one single thing I think of most when the team gets burned sticking to their guns. Scheme shouldn't overshadow the talent you have available, adapt the scheme to the talent
— MikeD (@OldManMLD) September 19, 2022
A. Proven success at pro level.
B. CONSISTENTLY Top 10 Finish in offensive statistical categories.
C. Offensive skill position players CONSISTENTLY finish in top 10 in offensive statistical categories.— Justin W. Leach (@CoachJWLeach) September 19, 2022
Easy, versatility.
Well I can sit on my couch in Pittsburgh and predict what's going to happen based on the formation?
Your offense stinks.
— Mister Crash (@SteelersCrash) September 20, 2022
There’s no such thing as a perfect offensive coordinator – we all know this – but fans aren’t ignorant. They understand what they see each week. Adaptability appears to be a major asset more people want to see. In the case of Canada, that means being more creative and using your best players.
Canada is similar to other recent Steelers’ OCs in that he tries to “fool” the defense by using guys that aren’t your best players. That’s fine once in awhile, a great while as a matter of fact, but to do that as often as Canada does is just wrong. He has to get the ball into Diontae Johnson’s hands more often. Same for George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth. And for the love of God use the middle of the field!
Thanks to all who participated.