Whew: the 6-4 Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to move on from embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday, naming running backs coach Eddie Faulkner his replacement and handing play-calling responsibilities to quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan. It’s a bold move for a team fielding one of the league’s worst offenses.
And many New Orleans Saints fans on social media quickly spoke up in the wake of Canada’s ouster, saying that Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael should be the next struggling play caller to be dismissed. Some went further, suggesting it’s time for the Saints to move on from head coach Dennis Allen as well.
The Saints may be 5-5, but they are in first place in the NFC South, so it’s a different situation from the Steelers (who are in third place in the AFC North). Still, here’s what Saints fans and analysts had to say online:
You wanna be the Steelers @saints https://t.co/6X0VJQKpMC pic.twitter.com/5gfEjF7tko
— Ryan (@datboywolf) November 21, 2023
It cracks me up that Pittsburgh fired Matt Canada like 24 hours after the whole "The Saints view themselves as the Steelers."
Well, even the stubborn Steelers realized it was time to make a change.
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) November 21, 2023
After Matt Canada being fired it should be clear now more than ever that the Saints’ loyalty beliefs are killing the organization. If the Steelers do it before you, there’s a problem.
— Joey V (@WhoDatJoeyV) November 21, 2023
The Steelers are 6-4 in the tougher conference & best division in football record wise and they made a move. #Saints in the weaker conference and the worst division in football but we’re gonna “keep doing what we’re doing” expecting things to change. But we the Steelers tho.
— Dem Churin Daddy (@JordanHMichael) November 21, 2023
Mickey said he views the #Saints as the Steelers right? https://t.co/U3mXzS4SFK
— Al’s Toy Barn (@AlecSalas09) November 21, 2023
#Saints fans seeing the Steelers and Bills fire their OCs #WhoDat pic.twitter.com/9lsRiCRyeH
— THOT SUMMER 3 OUT NOW!! (@djthotpatrol) November 21, 2023
I'm not even saying saints anti firing mid szn strategy is bad. In a lot of ways it is a good thing. Because MOST of the time change for the sake of change is a STUPID thing to do. But there are situations where it has to be considered. Steelers realized it. So should saints
— Freaking about Football (@FreakyPeezy) November 21, 2023
@Saints if there was ever a time to emulate the Steelers, that time has come! https://t.co/RrHTtHmOmE pic.twitter.com/imD3cp9EpG
— Jarred Braxton (@JBraxt29) November 21, 2023
@saints since y’all wanna be the Steelers so bad, it’s your turn https://t.co/KwEDilWJ5V
— Saints fan (@saintsfan1228) November 21, 2023
Well done Steelers.
Your turn Saints. https://t.co/P3HGd0n8JM
— Sam (@10SKS) November 21, 2023
Since the @Saints view themselves as the Steelers, maybe they can make a change in staff too? https://t.co/y7P5Yqd7nV
— Dashisnew (@Dashisnew) November 21, 2023
.@Saints Be like the Steelers. #FirePeteCarmichael https://t.co/dq60fTvfat
— Mike (@mikexklinsky) November 21, 2023
@saints y’all want to be like the Steelers organization so bad. Prove it #Saints https://t.co/E2LP78Mgz6
— ⚜️CashFlow Finessto (@WhoDatBoi_Mall) November 21, 2023
I envy Steelers fans rejoicing right now , they celebrating firing up the grill & cracking open some beers today #saints
— ⚜️CashFlow Finessto (@WhoDatBoi_Mall) November 21, 2023
If the Steelers can do it what’s the damn hold up @Saints
— T mac Tha Don (@APimpNamedTmac) November 21, 2023
Mickey Loomis wants to model #Saints like the Steelers right 👀 #whodat https://t.co/UMYNnZJgv0
— Jay_dov_CM (@JAY_CLEANMONEY) November 21, 2023
THE STEELERS ARE 6-4 and still fired their coach for being trash… PLEASE @Saints fire Pete or Dennis please https://t.co/MZkEWKznWE
— Maybe: Jacoby (@Getthebagcoach) November 21, 2023
I wish the @Saints will follow suit like the Steelers and fire our OC Pete Carmichael. And then D.A. at the end of the season..
— Derek⚜️🎭 (@Lundizzo) November 21, 2023
Steelers firing they OC only tells me that the saints are just prolonging the inevitable
— Ty🎱 (@userwlr) November 21, 2023
Another stagnant offense. The difference is the Steelers actually want to fix it. @Saints https://t.co/p7TT1GOyFt
— Amy ⚜️ Rangers World Series Champions (@amysrich) November 21, 2023
Steelers just axed their OC Matt Canada. He was ranked 28 and Pete ranked dead last. What are we waiting on?? @Saints
— CSTYLE (@CSTYLE985) November 21, 2023
Saint beat writers “it won’t help anything firing people mid season. That would be blowing it up and they are a playoff team”
Steelers, a playoff team: https://t.co/y1DtUvngER
— Kuzco⚜️🐯 (@Vizzy_Baby) November 21, 2023
@Saints take note of what handling business looks like
— RageX_SZN (@LeximusAsimco) November 21, 2023
@Saints HOW YOU LET THE STEELERS FIRE MATT CANADA BEFORE YOU FIRE PETEEEEEE. 💔💔💔💔💔 FIRE PETE CARMICHAEL PLEASE 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/g23LBuuBwe
— cetie (@cetieisasleep) November 21, 2023
