Coordinator's Corner

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Some excerpts from interview with Haley and LeBeau.

Haley:

Re: Martavis Bryant’s progress and could he get a helmet this Sunday:

"He is making progress, no doubt about it. From an offensive standpoint, when you start talking about those guys you are talking about big picture, special teams and where they fit in. Some of those things are also factors in it. Ultimately that will come down to Coach Tomlin."

Re: Getting away from running the ball in the red zone:

"I wouldn’t say we’ve gotten away from it. We really have kind of went in with the approach of how we were going to play. There are some run to pass checks that come into play there that are a factor but at the same time I think we approach the games with what we feel gives us the best chance to succeed. We didn’t execute. Bottom line, we need to do a better job of executing whether it’s run or pass, and I think we will feel better about what we are doing."



LeBeau:

What are the factors in Stephon Tuitt not seeing more playing time?

"Well I think if you ask the same question (in) a couple weeks we’ll be answering it differently. He’s coming along really good. We’re looking to get him in there and get some action."


Is Daniel McCullers getting any closer to playing on Sundays?

"Well again you’ll have to ask Mike (Tomlin) about that but I’m pleased with his development. He’s got size and strength and he’s working hard and he’s another guy you can see on the field (on) any given Sunday. "

http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Coordinators-Corner-at-Browns/9ccbadfc-71fc-4a0e-8bbc-7bf9bc6a8381

The thing that jumped out at me the most was their answers concerning Bryant, Tuitt and McCullers getting playing time.

Haley: "Ultimately that will come down to Coach Tomlin."
LeBeau: "Well again you’ll have to ask Mike (Tomlin) about that but I’m pleased with his development."

The reason I'm pointing that out is because I've seen a lot of fans criticizing LeBeau and Haley for the lack of playing time certain rookies are seeing.

Great post!

VERY good points. Sounds like Haley and LeBeau make dinner with the ingredients that Tomlin sets out for them.

I am curious what McCullers can do. If he's big enough to be double teamed, look out.