Amidst the Pittsburgh Steelers’ three-game winning streak, the offense has began to show signs of life. The running game has suddenly become very good since the Week 9 bye. As a result, it’s opened up the passing game for rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett has taken a step forward, impressing many people around the league. His back-to-back game-winning drives have kept the black and gold’s playoff hopes alive.
Despite the improvements, offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s future with the team is still very much up in the air. The offense still ranks in the bottom-10 of the NFL in nearly every major category. Just his second season as the team’s OC, many fans still want a replacement after the 2022 season. According to Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan, the team will reportedly consult with Pickett when they make a decision on Canada in the offseason:
This shouldn’t be seen as much of a surprise, as Pickett is indeed seen as the team’s future at quarterback. As we know, you must have a good quarterback in this league in order to be regular contenders. While it wouldn’t be ideal changing coordinators after his first season in the pros, it may be a necessary move. Quarterbacks coach, Mike Sullivan’s name will likely come up as a possible replacement if Canada is indeed fired.
Teams often do consult with their quarterbacks in moves regarding the offensive coordinator. Pickett has earned his respect in the building already, evolving as one of the team leaders despite being a rookie. On Friday, Mason Cole talked about Pickett’s command in the huddle in an interview with Dale Lolley of Steelers.com. It’s something that plenty of the veterans have noticed about the 24-year-old quarterback.
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