Matt Canada said Thursday the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have a “tremendous offense.”
The Steelers embattled offensive coordinator was asked Thursday what he plans to do differently to spur the NFL’s 30th-ranked offense. Canada, though, is that convinced what the Steelers are doing will eventually click.
“‘Hey, we’re going to stay the course, we’re going to do what we do, we’ve got young guys, it’s going to take some time,’” Canada said (via triblive.com). “I said it last week and I’ve said it for three weeks prior: fast enough was the first week of the season. Until we get where we need to get, it’s not fast enough, and I appreciate that. But we understand some of the things, some of the things aren’t okay, and we’ve got to get them off the tape. I think it’s going to be on Sunday.
“I’m going to continue to believe that, and our guys are going to believe that and at some point, we have a lot of talent, it’s just got to happen.”
Such optimism might seem surprising. Canada has certainly had reason to doubt himself, and his system, given the poor results. Several weeks ago, a report surfaced that some Steelers players wanted to see Canada replaced.
Canada is convinced the offense is on the right track.
“Do I think our offense is going to be really good?” Canada said. “I really, really do. Are we there now? No. Is it good enough? No. We all are aware of that, all you can do is keep fighting and keep pushing and wait for the dam to break, as (head coach Mike Tomlin said). That’s what’s got to happen, and until it does, we’re going to be standing here and that’s not where we want to be. But that’s what got to happen.”
“I’ll continue to say it,” Canada said. “This is going to be a tremendous offense.”
Steelers fans hearing Canada’s comments aren’t so sure about that.
And for those wondering if Mike Tomlin might make a change at OC, this from Matt Canada: "I think Coach does a great job [going] all the way back to a few weeks ago. 'Hey, we're gonna stay the course, we're gonna do what we do, we've got young guys, it's gonna take some time.' "
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) October 27, 2022
It’s more than just “not happening fast enough”
It’s not happening AT ALL and the scheme and play designs STINK!
— ✨Just Joe✨ (@JoeSteelerFan) October 27, 2022
🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
— Macheté 🇻🇮 (43-34) (@kdub159) October 27, 2022
— Billy Hartford (@BudDupreeFan) October 27, 2022
You folks can all dislike the results we've seen from Matt Canada's offense. But none of you have any right to tear down Matt Canada, the person, the husband, the guy trying to earn a living.
— Mike Frazer ✝️ (@MPFrazer) October 28, 2022
