The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a significant coaching change, announcing on Tuesday that they have fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada. This decision comes as a surprise to many, but running backs coach Eddie Faulkner is reportedly set to step into the role of offensive coordinator. Additionally, quarterback coach Mike Sullivan will take on the responsibilities of play-caller, as disclosed by CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.

Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke candidly about the decision to part ways with Canada, emphasizing that it was entirely his own choice. Tomlin made it clear that the decision was not taken lightly, expressing his respect for Canada both personally and professionally. However, he felt that a change was necessary for the team's offensive game planning.

The firing of Canada comes after the Steelers' disappointing 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 11. Tomlin described the decision as a result of multiple factors that contributed to a less than satisfactory season. Despite Canada's three-season tenure as offensive coordinator, the team struggled to achieve consistent offensive success.

Under Canada's leadership, the Steelers never managed to gain over 400 yards of offense in a single game. This lack of productivity led to a streak of 58 consecutive games without reaching 400-plus total yards, which stands as the second-longest such streak in NFL history. The team's offensive struggles were evident, as they ranked 28th in both total yards and points scored throughout Canada's tenure.

With the firing of Canada, the focus now shifts to struggling quarterback Kenny Pickett. Tomlin made it clear that Pickett will remain the team's starter and commended his work ethic. Despite Pickett's efforts, the Steelers have struggled to generate points, averaging only 16.6 points per game this season, which places them 28th in the NFL. Their passing game, in particular, has struggled, as they average just 0.7 passing touchdowns per game, ranking 31st in the league.

When asked about the importance of the next seven games for Pickett's development, Tomlin was straightforward in his response, stating that he is solely focused on the upcoming week and Pickett's growth as a player. Despite the challenges faced by Pickett and the team's overall offensive struggles, Tomlin remains optimistic about the quarterback's trajectory.

With only six games left in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a peculiar position. Despite being outgained in each of their first ten games, they currently hold a respectable 6-4 record. It remains to be seen how the coaching change and continued development of Kenny Pickett will impact the team's performance in the coming weeks.

In the midst of these changes, fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see if the Steelers can turn their offensive woes around and make a strong push towards the playoffs.