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Pittsburgh Steelers: Offseason expectations for each staff member

By Noah Strackbein

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 19: Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks during a press conference following practice on April 19, 2010 at the Pittsburgh Steelers South Side training facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - APRIL 19: Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks during a press conference following practice on April 19, 2010 at the Pittsburgh Steelers South Side training facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Keith Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Keith Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images) /

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

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