Does this seem typical?

[primantibro1]

http://www.steelers.com/article/116923/

I thought this was cool when I saw it, but, in retrospect, it is definitely a-typical. Do you think that this was inspired by Art II? Perhaps he felt that an explanation was warranted for our recent debacle of a season ... Weird that Colbert is stepping in. They are usually so tight-lipped and business-as-usual about our operations.

Thoughts?

I feel like there is a serious Executive Office shakedown in the mix. For example, I am shocked to hear that Butler would go interview with the Dolphins. Kahn talking to Seattle. Getting a bit ancy here. Wish old man Dan was around. Ugh.

[Master Blaster]

http://www.steelers.com/article/116923/

I thought this was cool when I saw it, but, in retrospect, it is definitely a-typical. Do you think that this was inspired by Art II? Perhaps he felt that an explanation was warranted for our recent debacle of a season ... Weird that Colbert is stepping in. They are usually so tight-lipped and business-as-usual about our operations.

Thoughts?

I feel like there is a serious Executive Office shakedown in the mix. For example, I am shocked to hear that Butler would go interview with the Dolphins. Kahn talking to Seattle. Getting a bit ancy here. Wish old man Dan was around. Ugh.

I look at it as a case of Art Rooney II feeling some areas of the team's management and coaching staff needed to go. He said as much to Tomlin in their post season interview when he told Tomlin that he wants the team to get back to running the ball more and better. Of course that can also be an inadvertent directive toward Ben and Ariens, (with whom we all know want to pass the ball more than run it) that they don't run the team. I like it because as I've said already I don't like this watered down version of my team and it started back in camp cupcake. Ever since they focused more on the passing game they lost their moxie. I think Art Rooney saw the same things, hence the reason why he gave Tomlin the directive to get back to focusing on running the ball.

[Dwinsgames]

http://www.steelers.com/article/116923/

I thought this was cool when I saw it, but, in retrospect, it is definitely a-typical. Do you think that this was inspired by Art II? Perhaps he felt that an explanation was warranted for our recent debacle of a season ... Weird that Colbert is stepping in. They are usually so tight-lipped and business-as-usual about our operations.

Thoughts?

I feel like there is a serious Executive Office shakedown in the mix. For example, I am shocked to hear that Butler would go interview with the Dolphins. Kahn talking to Seattle. Getting a bit ancy here. Wish old man Dan was around. Ugh.

I look at it as a case of Art Rooney II feeling some areas of the team's management and coaching staff needed to go. He said as much to Tomlin in their post season interview when he told Tomlin that he wants the team to get back to running the ball more and better. Of course that can also be an inadvertent directive toward Ben and Ariens, (with whom we all know want to pass the ball more than run it) that they don't run the team. I like it because as I've said already I don't like this watered down version of my team and it started back in camp cupcake. Ever since they focused more on the passing game they lost their moxie. I think Art Rooney saw the same things, hence the reason why he gave Tomlin the directive to get back to focusing on running the ball.

The why allow Khan an opportunity to Walk instead of handing Arians a bus ticket ?

Khan has nothing to do with the game plan and play calling whereas Arians has much to do with it ....if you have a car with a bad motor you do not swap out transmissions to try and fix it .....

[DSH_97]

Sure, it's not the norm for any franchise to do such a thing. But you know what? It's good that they are doing this, it helps cut down on fan speculation about whats going on and who is saying/ doing what and why. In a sense, it's a stroke of genius on their part. It also puts their word into print. You know what happens when something goes wrong, right?

Omar Khan going to speak with the Seahawks about their GM position, seems to be out of courtesy for Khan's wishes. I doubt they're forcing him out the door. Kevin Butler going to speak with the Phins seems to be about the same thing. Personally, I never held Butler in very high regard. If he was so good, why did the Browns fire him? But of course, I'm wary any transactions that included coaches from the Steelers rivals....

[Master Blaster]

http://www.steelers.com/article/116923/

I thought this was cool when I saw it, but, in retrospect, it is definitely a-typical. Do you think that this was inspired by Art II? Perhaps he felt that an explanation was warranted for our recent debacle of a season ... Weird that Colbert is stepping in. They are usually so tight-lipped and business-as-usual about our operations.

Thoughts?

I feel like there is a serious Executive Office shakedown in the mix. For example, I am shocked to hear that Butler would go interview with the Dolphins. Kahn talking to Seattle. Getting a bit ancy here. Wish old man Dan was around. Ugh.

I look at it as a case of Art Rooney II feeling some areas of the team's management and coaching staff needed to go. He said as much to Tomlin in their post season interview when he told Tomlin that he wants the team to get back to running the ball more and better. Of course that can also be an inadvertent directive toward Ben and Ariens, (with whom we all know want to pass the ball more than run it) that they don't run the team. I like it because as I've said already I don't like this watered down version of my team and it started back in camp cupcake. Ever since they focused more on the passing game they lost their moxie. I think Art Rooney saw the same things, hence the reason why he gave Tomlin the directive to get back to focusing on running the ball.

The why allow Khan an opportunity to Walk instead of handing Arians a bus ticket ?

Khan has nothing to do with the game plan and play calling whereas Arians has much to do with it ....if you have a car with a bad motor you do not swap out transmissions to try and fix it .....

Why not let Khan pursue a job as a GM? It's not a lateral move and it's an opportunity for him to advance his career. I don't remember the Steelers ever standing in the way of any of their coach's or front office personnel's desire to pursue advancement opportunities.

[Dwinsgames]

http://www.steelers.com/article/116923/

I thought this was cool when I saw it, but, in retrospect, it is definitely a-typical. Do you think that this was inspired by Art II? Perhaps he felt that an explanation was warranted for our recent debacle of a season ... Weird that Colbert is stepping in. They are usually so tight-lipped and business-as-usual about our operations.

Thoughts?

I feel like there is a serious Executive Office shakedown in the mix. For example, I am shocked to hear that Butler would go interview with the Dolphins. Kahn talking to Seattle. Getting a bit ancy here. Wish old man Dan was around. Ugh.

I look at it as a case of Art Rooney II feeling some areas of the team's management and coaching staff needed to go. He said as much to Tomlin in their post season interview when he told Tomlin that he wants the team to get back to running the ball more and better. Of course that can also be an inadvertent directive toward Ben and Ariens, (with whom we all know want to pass the ball more than run it) that they don't run the team. I like it because as I've said already I don't like this watered down version of my team and it started back in camp cupcake. Ever since they focused more on the passing game they lost their moxie. I think Art Rooney saw the same things, hence the reason why he gave Tomlin the directive to get back to focusing on running the ball.

The why allow Khan an opportunity to Walk instead of handing Arians a bus ticket ?

Khan has nothing to do with the game plan and play calling whereas Arians has much to do with it ....if you have a car with a bad motor you do not swap out transmissions to try and fix it .....

Why not let Khan pursue a job as a GM? It's not a lateral move and it's an opportunity for him to advance his career. I don't remember the Steelers ever standing in the way of any of their coach's or front office personnel's desire to pursue advancement opportunities.

you totally missed the point ....

[HazMat]

I think much is being made out of nothing more than a website's need to provide content while the team it represents doesn't have a whole lot going on.

[primantibro1]

Agreed, D. I did miss the point (moreover) the catalyst ... thus the interrogative nature of the post. I am open ears my friend.

[primantibro1]

I think much is being made out of nothing more than a website's need to provide content while the team it represents doesn't have a whole lot going on.

I hear ya Haz, and of course I considered that. It just seems a more comprehensive discussion than is typical. It smells of juicy stuff to come. But, as you said, it might be content filler.

[HazMat]

If it ends up like past interviews I've read on steelers.com, it won't be terribly comprehensive. It'll be in 3-4 parts with about 5 questions per part. None of them very thought-inspiring.

[Dwinsgames]

Agreed, D. I did miss the point (moreover) the catalyst ... thus the interrogative nature of the post. I am open ears my friend.

point being this ....

If Art II felt the need for a shake up and getting back to the Steeler basics and running the football

Khan ( having nothing to do with that aspect of things ) is not part of any fundamental shake up at all ...where as Arains would be yet was not let go .... so basically what I am saying is the original argument based on the wording of it and what they tried to read into some guys being allowed to move on if they could and or being fired based on their reasoning is invalid or B.A. would have been one of the first out the door ...

nothing more , nothing less

[Master Blaster]

Like I said, the only reason why B.A. is still on staff is because of Ben's endorsement of him. Looking at it from what Art Rooney II said regarding the running game his remaining on staff, without a contract extension, is in peril if he doesn't.

[Kiwi]

you totally missed the point ....

Probably because you are confusing apples with oranges and had no point.

[Master Blaster]

you totally missed the point ....

Probably because you are confusing apples with oranges and had no point.

Ditto.