Keith Butler
Butler should’ve been fired last season. After gaining even more talent last offseason and still looking sloppy, it’s time for him to go. The defense gave up game-winning drive after game-winning drive this season and that comes down to discipline.
There’s enough talent on the defense to finally become a great unit once again. The promise is there and the play calling is not. This comes down to Butler.
On top of the terrible in-game decisions, Butler’s words to the media have been, well, disappointing. Outside of the saying the team will have a tough time guarding Tyler Eifert in their Week 17 matchup with the Bengals, after Eifert was on IR all season, he’s also made it known he didn’t make in-game adjustments that led to poor performances.
The team should try to demote Butler back to linebacker coach. His time as a defensive coordinator in the NFL is likely over. If he wants to continue working he should take the demotion and cut his losses. Pittsburgh would love to keep him around, but only where he strives.
Possible replacements: Todd Bowles, Vance Joseph