*UPDATE* Jim Caldwell meets with Tomlin

This was just posted by Tony over at SF. Apparently it was tweeted by Mark Kaboly. If true, I'm very excited about this prospect and it would make sense as to why Fichtner hasn't been outright named as Arians' successor yet. They are still exploring other options.


http://forums.steelersfever.com/showthread.php?t=85262

Yeah, I hope they meet with Caldwell and a few other candidates. If the report is valid about Ben making a power play to get Fichtner, that's a great reason alone to explore elsewhere.

Wallace108 wrote:

Yeah, I hope they meet with Caldwell and a few other candidates. If the report is valid about Ben making a power play to get Fichtner, that's a great reason alone to explore elsewhere.

I agree. If the story of Ben possibly making that play is true, he may feel like Fichtner is someone he can control or will allow him to continue with his bad habits. Ben needs someone who can stand up to him and correct his poor decision making, not allow him to continue with the stubborn kind of play he showcases at times. He needs a leader, not a friend.

glad to hear they are interviewing.... I wasn't happy with Ben's latest comments and lean toward a fresh mind in there

They're not even sure it was him?

supytalpeht wrote:

They're not even sure it was him?

Which is why there was a question mark.

Buddha Bus wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

They're not even sure it was him?

Which is why there was a question mark.

I'm just laughing at how far people are willing to stretch things. Interestingly enough a more recent tweet to Kaboly has Arians going to the Colts as their next OC.

supytalpeht wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

They're not even sure it was him?

Which is why there was a question mark.

I'm just laughing at how far people are willing to stretch things. Interestingly enough a more recent tweet to Kaboly has Arians going to the Colts as their next OC.

And if you think it's just Steelers fans who hate Arians, here's some posts from a Colts board.

Quote :

Yeah no thanks to Arians.

Talk about an underachieving offense.

Quote :

We still have an OC...?

Anyways, if this is true.... NO!

Quote :

I am just hoping Arians is the QB coach not the offensive coordinator... ugh

Quote :

I didn't see any posts in support of Arians as the Colt's OC.

Wallace108 wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

They're not even sure it was him?

Which is why there was a question mark.

I'm just laughing at how far people are willing to stretch things. Interestingly enough a more recent tweet to Kaboly has Arians going to the Colts as their next OC.

And if you think it's just Steelers fans who hate Arians, here's some posts from a Colts board.

Quote :

Yeah no thanks to Arians.

Talk about an underachieving offense.

Quote :

We still have an OC...?

Anyways, if this is true.... NO!

Quote :

I am just hoping Arians is the QB coach not the offensive coordinator... ugh

Quote :

I didn't see any posts in support of Arians as the Colt's OC.

Your point? You see lots of posts for people clamoring for tim tebow, but that sure as hell doesn't make him a good qb.

supytalpeht wrote:

Your point? You see lots of posts for people clamoring for tim tebow, but that sure as hell doesn't make him a good qb.

I don't have a point. I just thought it was funny. Especially this ...

supytalpeht wrote:

Wallace108 wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

supytalpeht wrote:

They're not even sure it was him?

Which is why there was a question mark.

I'm just laughing at how far people are willing to stretch things. Interestingly enough a more recent tweet to Kaboly has Arians going to the Colts as their next OC.

And if you think it's just Steelers fans who hate Arians, here's some posts from a Colts board.

Quote :

Yeah no thanks to Arians.

Talk about an underachieving offense.

Quote :

We still have an OC...?

Anyways, if this is true.... NO!

Quote :

I am just hoping Arians is the QB coach not the offensive coordinator... ugh

Quote :

I didn't see any posts in support of Arians as the Colt's OC.

Your point? You see lots of posts for people clamoring for tim tebow, but that sure as hell doesn't make him a good qb.

Oh no you didn't just bring a Tebow to an Arians fight!!!

Jim Caldwell meets with Steelers about coordinator job
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 29, 2012, 2:32 PM EST

The Steelers and Colts may wind up unintentionally trading offensive coaches.

Deposed Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has landed with the Colts. And dismissed Colts head coach Jim Caldwell may wind up in Pittsburgh.

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that the Steelers interviewed Caldwell for their vacant coordinator position over the weekend. They are considering other candidates as well.

Going with Caldwell would clearly mark a different direction for the Steelers offense. Florio wrote earlier this week about how Ben Roethlisberger could make a power play in an effort to get quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner elevated to the offensive coordinator job.


(Read More:) http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/29/jim-caldwell-meets-with-steelers-about-coordinator-job/

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I guess the question mark can be removed from the title now.

I'd rather have Buddha as our OC than Caldwell nothing against the man but he went 2-14 without Payton
While Arians went 3-1 without Ben last year.I'm ok with Arians leaving but we can't just hire someone just because
He's worked with Tomlin before, I just don't get why everybody's so happy with this hire( if it happens) I don't think
He's the right man for the job IMO

Hey Guys Long time fan from North Carolina. Went to my first game at heinz this year against Browns. I personally do not want Caldwell. He was here at Wake Forest and was terrible. Has done nothing with Colts. If we go outside of our team I would prefer Hue Jackson former coach for Raiders. more concerned with Butler leaving than offense. If we are going back to running we need Redmon not Mendanhall. He is more physical

diesel3 wrote:

Hey Guys Long time fan from North Carolina. Went to my first game at heinz this year against Browns. I personally do not want Caldwell. He was here at Wake Forest and was terrible. Has done nothing with Colts. If we go outside of our team I would prefer Hue Jackson former coach for Raiders. more concerned with Butler leaving than offense. If we are going back to running we need Redmon not Mendanhall. He is more physical

Welcome to SX, diesel.

I'm with you ... I'm not too high on Caldwell. I'd also prefer Jackson.

Thanks. I never knew a forum for Steelers existed. Just found it by accident. Just saw Ben throw a td for AFC. But anyway I don't think we can change the style Ben plays but I do believe we need to protect him better. If we want to run more like media is saying then we will need a better line to do that. if we can run more then it makes Ben stronger in the pocket. We do need to run more than we have but we got to dominate the line first

diesel3 wrote:

Hey Guys Long time fan from North Carolina. Went to my first game at heinz this year against Browns. I personally do not want Caldwell. He was here at Wake Forest and was terrible. Has done nothing with Colts. If we go outside of our team I would prefer Hue Jackson former coach for Raiders. more concerned with Butler leaving than offense. If we are going back to running we need Redmon not Mendanhall. He is more physical

Welcome to the board, diesel!

I'm not sure how Caldwell will do as an OC (if it happens), but I know I wasn't happy with Arians and will welcome a change. I'm sure there are better candidates than Caldwell. We'll just have to wait and see how it plays out.

i am glad he is gone too but there are better out there. I rather have the QB coach or Jackson, or Haley. NOt Caldwell but who knows maybe he will surprise us

diesel3 wrote:

Thanks. I never knew a forum for Steelers existed. Just found it by accident.

OK, I'm curious. How did you find us?

Sounds like this discussion may have just died. The Ravens are reportedly going to hire Caldwell as their new QB coach.

http://www.steelersxtreme.com/t1832-source-ravens-to-hire-jim-caldwell#25578

Buddha Bus wrote:

Sounds like this discussion may have just died. The Ravens are reportedly going to hire Caldwell as their new QB coach.

http://www.steelersxtreme.com/t1832-source-ravens-to-hire-jim-caldwell#25578

R.I.P. discussion. It lived a short life

Good. I wasn't too excited about the thought of Caldwell being our OC.

C'mon Hue Jackson!

I'm going to lock this thread since Caldwell has signed with the Ravens.