The Steelers have hired Todd Haley as their new offensive coordinator, and the columnists at The Post Gazette are having a field day. Is he disagreeable, emotional, and tempestuous, or is he tough, disciplined, and determined? Will he be good for Ben, toughening him up and teaching him some discipline, or will he offend him beyond repair?
Well, yes and no.
I've reported earlier that I disliked the cozying up between Rothlisberger and Arians. Friends don't always make good bosses - or good employees, for that matter. And I believe the Steeler offense needs some discipline, and frankly has for some time. I had hoped Mike Tomlin would instill that, but because of inheriting Arians, it didn't happen.
But what I like best is that they went outside of the Steeler organization. That's what I liked about the Mike Tomlin hire, too. As much as the Steelers and the Rooneys are all family, and we love that, sometimes the smart, business decision is to bring in fresh ideas, new ways, a different style.
And he's at least a distant relation: his father, Dick Haley, served the Steelers as Director of Player Personnel for almost 20 years.
So welcome to the family, Todd. Or maybe welcome back.
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