Steelers Kenny Pickett responds to Matt Canada firing, calls for team improvement

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett says the offense needs to do better after OC Matt Canada was relieved of his duties.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett addressed the media and expressed the need for the entire offense to step up following the decision by head coach Mike Tomlin to relieve ex-offensive coordinator Matt Canada of his duties.

Pickett admitted that he was not aware of the impending changes and expressed his disappointment in seeing one of their coaches lose their job. He emphasized the importance of bouncing back quickly and working towards improvement.

The Steelers' offensive struggles were evident in their recent loss to the Cleveland Browns, where they only managed to accumulate 249 total yards. Pickett himself had a challenging game, completing just 15-of-28 passes for 106 yards.

This loss added to the Steelers' difficulties in scoring, as they have averaged only 16.6 points per game over the past 10 games, ranking them fifth-lowest in the NFL.

Matt Canada had been serving as the Steelers' offensive coordinator since 2021, but the team's scoring rankings did not show significant improvement during his tenure.

Despite their offensive struggles, the Steelers are still in contention for a playoff spot in the AFC. Pickett and the team are now focused on addressing their issues and working towards securing a place in the playoffs.

Pickett emphasized the personal responsibility of each player to rise to the challenge and improve their performance. With the appointment of running backs coach Eddie Faulkner as the new offensive coordinator, the team is determined to make necessary adjustments and bounce back in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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