Butler

[Cbus cardsfan]

He would never admit it, but LB coach Keith Butler has to be kicking himself for turning down the Cards job, twice. While he's sitting there in Pitts waiting for Lebeau to retire, Horton is getting monumental praise and will likely become a HC next year. The other thing is, Pitts defense is getting old, so when Lebeau does step away, he'll be leaving a defense in transition and Butler will probably get the heat for the falloff in production.

 

[crisper57]

I don't think he turned it down. I am pretty sure the Steelers have blocked him from interviewing twice.

 

[Buckybird]

I don't think he turned it down. I am pretty sure the Steelers have blocked him from interviewing twice.

Yep

Something tells me LeBeau will retire after his year.

 

[Duckjake]

Speaking of Linebacker coaches this guy sure seems to have settled in to his position well:

http://www.azcardinals.com/team/coaches/matt-raich/94709857-771b-43c1-847f-9da6d0a3c108

 

[az jam]

As I recall, I don't think he was allowed to interview for the job because he was under contract. I think Whisenhunt was denied permission to interview him but Horton's contract had expired.

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Have been thinking the exact same thing. Maybe third times a charm with Butler....

 

[Pariah]

Eh. I don't think he's worrying too much about it. Provided he gets the DC gig in Pittsburgh he's got a pretty good career path. There really isn't a higher profile DC position.

 

[az jam]

Have been thinking the exact same thing. Maybe third times a charm with Butler....

Well when we lose Horton to an HC position perhaps Butler's contract will be up.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Pitts burgh, I think only denied him once. He turned it down at least once. He cited medical reasons, or he was having surgery. Something like that. The first time we ended up with Bill Davis .

 

[crisper57]

Pitts burgh, I think only denied him once. He turned it down at least once. He cited medical reasons, or he was having surgery. Something like that. The first time we ended up with Bill Davis .

God. I had mentally blocked that particular era.

 

[CHAPTER 7]

Not that I don't want coaches being promoted. But man, we need some stabililty to keep our coaches. Always rebuilding the chemistry between coaches/schemes and players.