Coach Mike Tomlin's statement on James Saxon:
I have made the decision to not renew the contract for running backs coach James Saxon. We would like to thank James for his efforts over the past five years, and we wish him the best in his future coaching endeavors.
Tomlin statement on Saxon https://www.steelers.com/news/tomlin-statement-on-saxon
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
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Because Conner and Samuels so obviously failed to meet expectations?
If Butler and Danny Smith stay while Saxon goes I give up
Make Le’Veon Bell an All-Star. Make James Conner an All-Star. Make Jaylen Samuels a capable NFL starting RB.
“You’re contract won’t be renewed. Good luck in your endeavors elsewhere.”
Lol. These are the changes...
Maybe they are working their way up and these are just the appetizers in Porter and Saxon...
Because Conner and Samuels so obviously failed to meet expectations?
If Butler and Danny Smith stay while Saxon goes I give up
Wow, Tomlin managed to fire one of his 2 assistant coaches that was actually worth keeping. This level of incompetence is actually quite impressive, and the other good assistant coach will likely defect to a head coaching position elsewhere
Well, that's just super.
See you Space Cowboy ...
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Ridiculous.
Mike Tomlin never ceases to amaze me.If he told me that the Monongahela & Allegheny Rivers flow into the Ohio River I would not believe him.Make Le’Veon Bell an All-Star. Make James Conner an All-Star. Make Jaylen Samuels a capable NFL starting RB.
“You’re contract won’t be renewed. Good luck in your endeavors elsewhere.”
Lol. These are the changes...
Watching Samuels from his first game to his second game, you could clearly see he was coached up with the way he was running and the faster decisions he was making.
Make Le’Veon Bell an All-Star. Make James Conner an All-Star. Make Jaylen Samuels a capable NFL starting RB.
“You’re contract won’t be renewed. Good luck in your endeavors elsewhere.”
Lol. These are the changes...
This is just embarrassing
Scapegoat. Of all the positions that consistently fell short, RB wasn't one of them.
Mikey continues to prove he is way in over his head in the NFL.
Maybe Saxon and Porter are part of the culture problem?
Interesting. Maybe 'cuz he couldn't coach Conner to protect the ball?
"You've heard people brag about 'being in the zone'. They don't know what the Hell being in the zone is about. I played in the NFL for 15 years and I was only in the zone that one time." - "Mean" Joe Greene on the 1974 playoff victory over Oakland
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We don't need a RB coach, Ben and his caddy are going to throw the ball on every down.
agreed
Because Conner and Samuels so obviously failed to meet expectations?
If Butler and Danny Smith stay while Saxon goes I give up
hmm RB coach was the issue? interesting take by management
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Ding ding ding ding
"Zeds dead baby, Zeds dead." - Butch
Some of the recent "hot" offensive coordinator and even head coach hires/names got their start coaching RBs or other offensive positions. Maybe the Steelers want to get younger and more innovative up and down the coaching roster?
IDK.
Does younger mean more innovative? Do you think the Steelers want to get younger and more innovative, or is that something that you want?
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If this is so, Butler should have been the first to go. Why would you fire Saxon who was productive?
If that's the case, then you have to think that someone like Kevin Greene with his military background would be a perfect replacement for Porter....if he will be available.
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Okay explain why Butler still has a job?
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
RB coach didn't seem to be a problem the last two seasons anyhow. I just don't get it
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" In 18 NFL seasons as a running backs coach, Saxon had one of his backs reach the Pro Bowl 15 times."
Seems like a good coach maybe he's always been lucky to have Superior talent
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Pure speculation. Fichtner has talked about how Ben doesn't really know or like running RPO's. RPO involved offenses are dominating the NFL at present. You are at the tail end of Ben's career and have attempted to obtain an in-house replacement in Mason Rudolph. Rudolph does not seem to be the same type of QB as Ben and may not do well in the same offensive scheme.
Additionally, offensive line blocking schemes across college have changed and the style of offensive line that the Steelers play is getting harder and harder to find. Hence the Steelers non-first round lineman (and it isn't just the Steelers) come from relatively obscure schools.
Overall, the Steelers coaching staff is old(er) and has been in the NFL for years (primarily). I strongly believe the Steelers staff has a lack of young(er) coaches that are steeped in the types of blocking schemes, offensive systems, and general approaches that the majority of the NCAA teams are running. As the cycle of idea movement from the NCAA level to the NFL gets shorter and shorter, that could be an incredible disadvantage.
So, this is pure speculation and personal preference, I want to get younger up and down the position coach and lower level assistant coaching roster. And perhaps "younger" is the wrong term for what I mean. I want additionally perspectives and ideas from new angles. Arians ---> Haley ----> Fichtner is not exactly a straight line, but it isn't phenomenally different. It is time to get some new voices at the table.
it is clear Tomlin has no fucking clue ....
Kenny Pickett is who I though he was .. Eagles problem now
At least fire Danny Smith also.
1. Graham Barton, C, Duke 2. Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Max Melton, CB, Rutgers 4. Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh
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I think it will be fun to let the process play out and see what happens before judging the firings.
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