Arians: This will be my last job

[stillers4me]

Media Day is a circus, but it can be pretty cool for a reporter if you know where to sit. You just don’t have many other chances to speak with general managers and coordinators.

I learned plenty from Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians Tuesday, who was a lot more colorful than I imagined. One year after a false report said he was fired, Arians was soaking in the experience and looking forward to shaving his beard next week.

“That’s what makes you enjoy this week so much: All those times getting your ass kicked,” Arians said in reference to the times he was fired as a college coach.Arians said he doesn’t let the criticism of his playcalling bother him, joking that Pittsburgh is only town in the league where the fans want the team to run the ball more even with a great passing game..........

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WARNING: THIS IS NOT MEANT TO BE AN ARIAN'S BASHING THREAD!!

(just wanted to get that out of the way from the get go. )

[tube517]

[Devilsdancefloor]

hmm wonder if we win he is gonna ride off into the sunset? Sounds as though he has a good sense of humor even though the torches and pitch forks are already to chase him out of town.

[Acumen]

I hope he's won everyone's respect at this point. Two Superbowl appearances in 3 years is no small feat, no matter how good your defense is.

[Count Steeler]

Thanks for your hard work Bruce. Ride us on the 4 or 5 if you please.

[SMR]

Keep it up B.A. You did alright this season, no sarcasm at all.

[Chidi29]

Great job Bruce! Always been a supporter of you.

[43Hitman]

inb4 ensues

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Sounds like he hinted at retirement. Where's the ESPN radio guy to tweet that Arians is retiring before he is fired next season. I love twitter.

[Psycho Ward 86]

I sure hope so.

[HometownGal]

Great job Bruce! Always been a supporter of you.

Me too!

If the Steeler do win #7 on Sunday, I wouldn't be surprised if BA retires. He's dealt with a lot medically over the last couple of years (along with being unfairly bashed) and he may just want to go out on the highest of highs!

The players appreciate him, Tomlin appreciates him and the Rooneys appreciate him. That's really all that matters.

[Texasteel]

BA has deserved a lot better than he has gotten from some writers, and fans, maybe most writers and fans. If he retires it will be because he wants to, and that is the way it should be.

You have done us a good job Bruce. Thanks of the hard work.

[Godfather]

Fire Arians!

/ducking and running

[HometownGal]

Fire Arians!

/ducking and running

Ban Godfather!!!

Didn't you get the Memo that states we ban people for not supporting BA?

[fansince'76]

Ban Godfather!!!

Didn't you get the Memo that states we ban people for not supporting BA?

Whoa, hold up there! Don't you think we need to send him to our nefarious "reeducation (brainwashing) program" to try and make him "see the light" first?

[st33lersguy]

Retire after the superbowl please

[HometownGal]

Whoa, hold up there! Don't you think we need to send him to our nefarious "reeducation (brainwashing) program" to try and make him "see the light" first?

And don't forget - we delete all anti-BA posts. You BA cheerleader.

[fansince'76]

And don't forget - we delete all anti-BA posts. You BA cheerleader.

That's right! As a close relative of BA, I have to be supportive!

[Edman]

I've been an Arians critic, not backing down from it, but he's secretly done a nice job this year. Gotta give credit where it's due. The Offense is a lot more effective than it has been since those midseason debacles to New Orleans and New England.

[HometownGal]

That's right! As a close relative of BA, I have to be supportive!

You're related to BA too? So - you're my cousin? Something else we have in common since we're both right wing extremists.

[fansince'76]

You're related to BA too? So - you're my cousin? Something else we have in common since we're both right wing extremists.

Yes! Time to sing "Kumbaya" now!

But first I gotta go start 50 anti-Obama and Democrat-dissing threads in the Soapbox, since I've always been so political.

[HometownGal]

But first I gotta go start 50 anti-Obama threads in the Soapbox.

LMFAO!!!!!!! Now don't you forget the "I'm So Bored" thread, ya hear?

[HometownGal]

And - quit hijacking this thread, Gary, before I ban you.

Wait a minute - I hijacked it. Ruh roh.

[fansince'76]

LMFAO!!!!!!! Now don't you forget the "I'm So Bored" thread, ya hear?

Nahhh! What's the fun in that? I'd much rather go hijack another completely unrelated thread with stupid pictures of thinly-veiled scatological/urinary/pornographic/homosexual references, just to show how cool I am!

[Texasteel]

I've been an Arians critic, not backing down from it, but he's secretly done a nice job this year. Gotta give credit where it's due. The Offense is a lot more effective than it has been since those midseason debacles to New Orleans and New England.

That's OK Ed, it's time to come out of the closet. We are all friends here, we can help in you rehabilitation. Who's got the shock collar?

[HometownGal]

Nahhh! What's the fun in that? I'd much rather go hijack another completely unrelated thread with stupid pictures of thinly-veiled scatological/urinary/pornographic/homosexual references, just to show how cool I am!

Oh yeah - true. Be sure to drink yourself silly, too, so you can be even cooler! And whatever you do - don't forget the porno smilies - you'll be the coolest kid on the forum!

[tube517]

If BA leaves, can we start a fire the QB coach thread?

[KeiselPower99]

Ive never been a huge supporter of the offense BA runs but he knows what he is doing. But please please bring in a FB!!!!!! It will help Mendy out. Other wise its worked out and I hope he is here til Ben hangs up the Cleats in 20 years.

[The Duke]

I'm sure Fichtner would have no problem running this offense if Bruce does retires

Hope he gives us one more season though

[steelerdude15]

Did HTG really hijack a thread? I guess there is a first for everything.