MAATopDogg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hey guys, Since we lost out to Mike Zimmer and not sold on Haslett and think we need to look at more canditates like the guy below. He's never been a coordinator but has a impressive resume as looks like an up and comer: http://news.steelers.com/team/coach/49260/ Keith Butler enters his seventh year on the Steelers’ coaching staff after joining the staff prior to the 2003 season. He remained on staff following Mike Tomlin’s hiring in January, 2007. Butler and Tomlin previously worked together at Memphis in 1996, where Butler was the linebackers/defensive ends/special teams coach and Tomlin served as the Tigers defensive backs coach. Butler was named the Steelers’ linebackers coach Jan. 28, 2003, after serving the previous four seasons in a similar capacity with the Cleveland Browns (1999-02). Butler has been instrumental in the development of the Steelers’ highly regarded linebacking corps. The unit includes two 2009 Pro Bowl players, James Farrior and James Harrison. Under Butler’s tutelage, Farrior, a second-team All-Pro in 2008, has led the Steelers’ defense in tackles for the past three seasons. Butler has also helped groom Harrison into one of the league’s elite performers. Harrison’s 2008 season included winning AP Defensive Player of the Year, making his second straight Pro Bowl start, earning a second consecutive team MVP award and recording a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII, the longest play in Super Bowl history. Harrison and LaMarr Woodley teamed to produce the most sacks in a single-season by a duo in Steelers’ history with a combined 27.5 sacks in 2008. The linebacker unit as a whole was a key reason behind the Steelers finishing the regular season first overall in total defense and against the pass, and second against the run. Butler was also named NFL Linebacker Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly. In 2006, Butler’s linebacking crew helped the Steelers rank second in the AFC and third in the NFL in rushing defense. The unit allowed just 88.3 rushing yards per game and helped the defense to not allow a 100-yard rusher the entire season. In 2005, Butler’s linebackers helped the Steelers lead the AFC and rank fourth in the NFL in total defense. The sack tandem of Joey Porter (10.5) and Clark Haggans (9.0) ranked as the best for a linebacker duo in the entire NFL. Prior to joining the Browns’ staff, Butler spent nine years coaching in the college ranks, beginning his coaching career at his alma mater, Memphis, where he coached linebackers from 1990-97 and also coached defensive ends and special teams (1995-97). He then served as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Arkansas State in 1998. Butler, 52, was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1978 NFL Draft and played linebacker for 10 seasons (1978-87) with Seattle. He started 132-of-146 games in his career and still ranks second on the club’s all-time tackles list with 813. A three-year starter at inside linebacker for Memphis, Butler led the school in tackles his junior and senior seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 384 tackles and seven interceptions. He was named a 1977 Associated Press All-American and played in the 1977 Senior Bowl and Blue-Gray All-Star Game. Butler was born May 16, 1956, in Anniston, Ala. He and his wife Janet have three sons—Blake (26), Brandon (24) and Brett (22). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Interesting suggestion. Obviously, the guy's units have been totally dominant. He's really done a good job considering he's lost Pro Bowlers like Larry Foote and Joey Porter and still made a seamless transition year to year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 This would be a good option, imo he at least should be interviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexrode21 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd have no problem with it. I for once, actually believe whoever our coach picks will be the best for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I like it, anyone from the steelers defensive staff is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd rather have our own LB coach as DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I don't think he wants to leave pittsburgh even for a promotion. I remember last offseason when the cardinals fired their defensive coordinator they wanted to bring him in but he declined to interview for it. The only thing I wonder about him though is if he can actually call plays or even how good would he be calling plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I suggested him when last year when I found out Zorn and him were teammates in Seattle. Not sure why that guy isnt getting more looks as a DC seems to have the pedigree and resume to be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I will support Mike's pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedsuperstar Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 It would make sense to give the guy an interview. Shanahan wants too run the 3-4 defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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