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John Sigler

Steelers fire OC Matt Canada, Saints fans say Pete Carmichael should be next

Steelers Saints Matt Canada Pete Carmichael DA (Geopolitical Entity) Dennis Allen Mickey Loomis Mike Sullivan

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:

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