LeBeau: 'If I'm coaching, it will be the Pittsburgh Steelers'

[stillers4me]

Dick LeBeau denied Wednesday that he will leave the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) after the season, telling NFL Network, "With this defense, with this group of men, they'll have to run me out of here."

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/d_lebeau_110126_IA.jpgDefensive coordinator Dick LeBeau insisted Wednesday that if he coaches next season, it will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Don Wright/Associated Press)



ESPN reported over the weekend that LeBeau's contract expires after the season and he would strongly consider joining the Arizona Cardinals (http://www.nfl.com/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI), who have many former Steelers assistants, led by head coach Ken Whisenhunt, on staff. The team also needs a defensive coordinator after firing Bill Davis earlier this month.

LeBeau didn't specifically mention the Cardinals scenario Wednesday, but he said, "I'm not thinking about leaving tomorrow, I'll put it that way."

"I promise you, if I'm coaching, it will be the Pittsburgh Steelers," LeBeau said as the team prepared for next Sunday's Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB)..............

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[HometownGal]

Papa Lebeau isn't going anywhere. If he decides to leave the Steelers, it will be to retire from pro football and to enjoy his family and golf. I wish these blood thirsty vampire bats at ESPN would just STFU. :mad2:

[Dino 6 Rings]

what he needs to do is tell the guys "if we lose, I quit!"

Then See how they come out hitting and playing! HERE WE GO!

[LLT]

So much for ESPN's Mortenson's "insider" information that there is a 50/50 chance that Lebeau goes to Arizona.

Mortenson is an assclown who makes up crap in a vain attempt to stay relevent. Why doesnt he just join ProFootballTalk and get it over with???

[Dino 6 Rings]

I'm sure Coach Dad has an understanding with the Rooneys that its "his call" to retire or keep being our D Coordinator. I'm pretty sure Tomlin isn't trying to run the guy out of town.

[X-Terminator]

The Steelers traditionally do not renew contracts for assistants until after the season. And since we're still playing...

BSPN strikes again. LeBeau isn't going anywhere except to the golf course if he decides to retire, as HTG eloquently stated.

[XxKnightxX]

Man ESPN keeps getting worse and worse why the hell he would go to Arizona with that pathetic organization and defense?

[KeiselPower99]

I bet Whiz called Mortensen and begged him to start this rumor. LeBeau aint going anywhere.

[Mtn.Steel]

So much for ESPN's Mortenson's "insider" information that there is a 50/50 chance that Lebeau goes to Arizona.

Mortenson is an assclown who makes up crap in a vain attempt to stay relevent. Why doesnt he just join ProFootballTalk and get it over with???

Mort would make one hell of a weather man! "I predict a 50% chance of rain and a 50% chance that it won`t rain! I do gaurantee that we WILL have weather, so crown me a genius!"

[86WARD]

Nice...

[stillers4me]

My Santa Fe is in the shop so I can't listen to my Sirius NFL station. The loaner car has satellite but I can only get BSPN radio and let me tell you....it majorly sucks. I can't believe the things that come out of their mouths.

[The Duke]

So ESPN started a stupid rumor huh

I'm shocked!