Pittsburgh Steelers hire Karl Dunbar as defensive line coach

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired former Alabama coach, Karl Dunbar, to assist with defensive line.

One day after the Steelers lost long-time defensive back coach, Carnell Lake, the team has decided to make another coaching change. Mike Tomlin and Keith Butler have decided to bring on Alabama coach, Karl Dunbar to assist with the defensive line.

This move doesn’t come with the cost of any employment. John Mitchell, who has maned the defensive line for years, is moving into the role of assistant coach to Tomlin. As one of the most respected coaches on the staff, Mitchell will remain a strong member of this defense.

This is Dunbar’s fifth stint in the NFL after spending a season with Alabama in replace of Bo Davis. Before Pittsburgh, the Crimson Tide coach spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

There likely won’t be much change to the scheme of the line with this move. Dunbar is a hard-nosed coach who brings the same characteristics the Steelers strive for each year. With Cameron Heyward and Stephon Tuitt and a strong rotation in the middle, Dunbar steps into a role with plenty of talent to work with.

Pittsburgh is ready to win, now. The playoff disappointment against Jacksonville put this team in a “we want a Super Bowl next season” mode. Yes, they were there before the loss, but now, they know they only have a few chances left before the amount of talent on the roster begins to age.

Dunbar is definitely a perk to this defense. With changes coming in Pittsburgh, the future is bright. Now, they should be complete with the coaching staff, and will likely bringing in the missing pieces on the actual roster.

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