Steelers hire Brian Flores

[langer]

Who is replacing Butler.

Kinda far for Flores to fall...

[Orangesteel]

Who is replacing Butler.

A fence post. You won’t notice.

[Professor Half Wit]

Hope Flores can take Watt from Low to High

Flores is the perfect guy for finally getting some impact plays out of Low Watt

I predict Low Watt will finally start being a difference maker

So 30 sacks instead of 22.5?

[Jobu]

Who is replacing Butler.

Flores is the new LB coach, so it’s him.

[Kodiak.]

So 30 sacks instead of 22.5?

Hopefully at least 23.0 so he can own the record by himself that he SHOULD have had last year.

[Gonzo]

I think it’s a great hire
Wonder why not make him DC though
He is a good coach and I bet the players will rally around him

[Jizz Mop]

Rooney super double secret probation conspiracy theory:

Hire Flores

Ask Mike to hit the road in a year or two

Hire Flores as his replacement

#rooneyrulefulfilled

[Kodiak.]

Wonder why not make him DC though

Already gave that job to Teryl Austin.

I think Flores probably looked around and had no other options, or he would have had at least a DC position somewhere. I suspect this may end-up like with Morgan as the OL jobs were filled, including PIT, so he came on as an assistant OL coach. Then, of course, he bolted at the first opportunity the following year. My bet is Flores leaves for a DC or HC job next year after the dust has settled on his lawsuit.

Right now, I'm sure Flores is grateful to have a job. But I imagine that wears off quickly being a 3rd wheel on defense to a couple of dumbasses.

[Kodiak.]

Rooney super double secret probation conspiracy theory:

Hire Flores

Ask Mike to hit the road in a year or two

I wonder if this was a Deuce move or all Tomlin. If it's the former, I bet Mikey's finally feeling his seat getting a little warm.

Also added 4 more names to their GM search. Not sure it means anything, but seems like an unusually long and exhaustive search.

[steelmann58]

good move for Present and Future IMO

[Scunge]

I love this hire.

I think they should not stop and hire a new Defensive Secondary coach to replace Teryl Austin's old spot. Yes, they have that guy they hired last year but a secondary coach often has to coach the linebackers for pass coverage too. One coach to do all of that? No, you need two for the secondary.

Steelers need to hire an experienced, vet coach, perhaps somebody who was a defensive coordinator and stack the coaching braintrust for defense.

[SteelerDayTrader]

Hope Flores can take Watt from Low to High

Flores is the perfect guy for finally getting some impact plays out of Low Watt

I predict Low Watt will finally start being a difference maker

So 30 sacks instead of 22.5?

Just 1 that makes a difference in a big game that matters over the next 5 yrs would be better than 0

[El Kabong]

Flores is the perfect guy for finally getting some impact plays out of Low Watt

I predict Low Watt will finally start being a difference maker

So 30 sacks instead of 22.5?

Just 1 that makes a difference in a big game that matters over the next 5 yrs would be better than 0

Tipped a Patrick Mahomes so that Bush could intercept it, returned a fumble for a TD in a playoff game. I love how you pretend Watt doesn't make impact plays in big games.

[jeemie]

A motivated coach in waiting might be the best path for the Steelers

He’s a minority so if he gets hired away for a HC job we get draft picks. Not much downside with the hire really, aside from the PR of hiring a guy suing the league.

Hes a great coach so im good with the hire, but i think his HC opportunities ship has sailed now.

Except here…

[swissvale72]

LOVE this hire!!!

Proud of this team right now!!

[SteelerDayTrader]

So 30 sacks instead of 22.5?

Just 1 that makes a difference in a big game that matters over the next 5 yrs would be better than 0

Tipped a Patrick Mahomes so that Bush could intercept it, returned a fumble for a TD in a playoff game. I love how you pretend Watt doesn't make impact plays in big games.

42-21 Chiefs

Go Low Watt !!! The tied the sack record trophy is all yours !!

[RemoAZ]

Love having a strong personality on the staff, especially the defensive staff. Should challenge Tomlin to be better. Hopefully anyway.

[BethlehemSteel]

Rooney super double secret probation conspiracy theory:

Hire Flores

Ask Mike to hit the road in a year or two

Hire Flores as his replacement

#rooneyrulefulfilled

This seems to be the play

“Mike has decided to retire” face saving window dressing

[cop1211]

Pathetic. Who's next Kapernick?

[steelmann58]

Good move and again good for present and future

[Stlcrtn1974]

Pathetic. Who's next Kapernick?

I love the hire. You are comparing a very good coach to a very shitty qb. I also get your point.

[Rod & Wire Mill]

Wonder why not make him DC though

Already gave that job to Teryl Austin.

I think Flores probably looked around and had no other options, or he would have had at least a DC position somewhere. I suspect this may end-up like with Morgan as the OL jobs were filled, including PIT, so he came on as an assistant OL coach. Then, of course, he bolted at the first opportunity the following year. My bet is Flores leaves for a DC or HC job next year after the dust has settled on his lawsuit.

Right now, I'm sure Flores is grateful to have a job. But I imagine that wears off quickly being a 3rd wheel on defense to a couple of dumbasses.

Well reasoned!

[Ice]

I love this hire.

I think they should not stop and hire a new Defensive Secondary coach to replace Teryl Austin's old spot. Yes, they have that guy they hired last year but a secondary coach often has to coach the linebackers for pass coverage too. One coach to do all of that? No, you need two for the secondary.

Steelers need to hire an experienced, vet coach, perhaps somebody who was a defensive coordinator and stack the coaching braintrust for defense.

Scungy has the right on this. Great hire. He should have had a head job. Culture builder.

[steelmann58]

Think at least on the defense side should be better hopefully they take reigns to call plays.

[SteelerDayTrader]

Pathetic. Who's next Kapernick?

Lolololz

[Orangesteel]

Pathetic. Who's next Kapernick?

Wow dude. Get a fucking life. Somehow the Steelers hired one of the best HCs in the league as their linebackers coach and you are spouting off with this bullshit. We should be thrilled that we have this dude on our staff.

[steelmann58]

Their defense will need to be great with Canda on the other side

[MJG75]

Love the hire! This is great news!

[cop1211]

Pathetic. Who's next Kapernick?

Wow dude. Get a fucking life. Somehow the Steelers hired one of the best HCs in the league as their linebackers coach and you are spouting off with this bullshit. We should be thrilled that we have this dude on our staff.

Sorry, I dont love professional victims, who sue, and think something is owed to them.
This dude sues the Texans for not hiring him, the Texans hired Lovie Smith, along with other teams, maybe he didn't get the job because he's known to be a jagoff, not because of his skin color.

I value someone's character more than being "good".

[steelcountry]

I believe Steelers would only receive comp picks if he's hired as a HC and has been with the team for 2 years. Would be unfortunate if he leaves after 1 year.