Cardinals request to interview Todd Haley

[SteelersCanada]

Originally Posted by stb_steeler

Makes ya wonder why the Steelers are ok with Haley talkin to Arizona. Could it be that they may have a plan or something up their sleeve? Or is it some wishful thinking on the Steelers part?...Either way you look at it, it seems strange!

I have a feeling that if Haley does leave, they'd be very quick to ask Norv in for an interview. While it is strange, I'm wondering whether or not Tomlin was happy with the playcalling himself, regardless of what he said to the media. Behind closed doors, it'd be interesting to see what kind of relationship Tomlin had with Todd and if their ideology ever clashed.

[GoFor7]

Originally Posted by VictoryFormation

Or, what it might be the real reason behind the Cardinals interviewing Haley is that they probably want to bring him back as their offensive coordinator, under their next head coaching hire. They went to the Super Bowl with Haley as their OC, before he left for the head coaching job at Kansas City. Teams do that kind of stuff. The Steelers would not have granted them permission to talk to him, otherwise.

Umm...... no.

[Danny136200]

Originally Posted by Terminator

8-8

No playoffs

One of the worst-ranked offenses in the league


Yeah, no thanks

One year in. Calm down people

[stb_steeler]

Originally Posted by SteelersCanada

I have a feeling that if Haley does leave, they'd be very quick to ask Norv in for an interview. While it is strange, I'm wondering whether or not Tomlin was happy with the playcalling himself, regardless of what he said to the media. Behind closed doors, it'd be interesting to see what kind of relationship Tomlin had with Todd and if their ideology ever clashed.

Well im thinking the same thing, if Tomlin has anything to do with it im sure it wont come out in the open till Haley's gone.

[pczach]

I'm not the biggest fan of what Haley did this year, but to be honest, there's a lot of stuff going on in Pittsburgh. Between Rooney sticking his nose where it never belongs, Tomlin reacting to Mr. Rooney sticking his nose where it doesn't belong, and the crushing injuries and lack of talent at RB....I think Haley was trying to make everyone happy, and it didn't work with the available talent. I believe with a healthy OL and the young OL more experienced, his offense will most likely improve greatly next year. I don't blame everything on Haley. There are a lot of contributing factors. I'm interested to see what adjustments he will make to the scheme and finding a way to play to the strengths of his current WR.

[teegre]

Originally Posted by Danny136200

Do not think he will settle for another coordinator job. Plus he might cost a hell of alot more than what O. Coordinators usually get.

He has to "settle", because no team will hire him as a head coach (after failing twice).

[pete74]

I can't see why the Cheifs are interviewing Haley when they want Reid as there coach unless Haley would be there OC

[teegre]

Originally Posted by stb_steeler

Makes ya wonder why the Steelers are ok with Haley talkin to Arizona. Could it be that they may have a plan or something up their sleeve? Or is it some wishful thinking on the Steelers part?...Either way you look at it, it seems strange!

The Steelers would never hinder a player from moving up in the world. They always grant their coordinators permission to talk to other teams about being a HC.

TANGENT: Which is why the writing is on the wall about Butler eventually taking over as the DC. He didn't interview for a few DC positions, and the Steelers don't usually step in the way... unless... Butler was promised something in Pittsburgh.

Just like Omar Khan will likely be the GM for the Steelers within the next couple of years. He easily could have left for a GM job elsewhere... but... chose to stay.

BACK TO HALEY: All of that said, that doesn't rule out some friction (behind closed doors) between Tomlin & Haley... but it also doesn't necessarily indicate that there is indeed friction.

[GoFor7]

Originally Posted by Danny136200

One year in. Calm down people

Whiz and Arians both got the team to the playoffs in their first years. No excuses.

[desertsteel]

Originally Posted by GoFor7

Whiz and Arians both got the team to the playoffs in their first years. No excuses.

Apples to Oranges. They were both head coaches. Haley was an OC. Not the same. At all.