Report: Keith Butler Will Stay In Pittsburgh

by Stew Blake on Jan 30, 2012 9:21 PM EST in Colts News

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 30: Thaddeus Gibson #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers listens to Keith Butler the Linebackers coach during mini camp at the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Facility on April 30, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler was due to meet with Chuck Pagano on Tuesday to interview for the Colts defensive coordinator position.

But now, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Butler has decided to stay in Pittsburgh after meeting with Mike Tomlin and Steelers owner, Art Rooney II.

Butler's contract had expired, so he likely got a raise in his new deal to stay with the Steelers. He also is the front-runner to become Dick LeBeau's eventual successor. Regardless of the Colts new defensive coordinator, Pagano will be implementing his vision for the defense and the Colts likely transition to a base 3-4. The signing of Butler would have only solidified that notion.

Now Pagano will have to find another defensive mind who fits his mold for the future.

And so the search continues...

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Yay!

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 30, 2012 9:25 PM EST reply actions

Not worried

As was mentioned the defense will be in Pagano’s vision and schemes. He was the main addition to this defense, it wasn’t Butler.

by BigMan74 on Jan 30, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions

Would have been damn good to have 2 great defensive minds working together

on one team

by Coltsfan1345 on Jan 30, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

true

by BigMan74 on Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

I like Teryl Austin

He is the Ravens secondary coach and has had success in the NFL and College. Plus our secondary is going to need all the coaching it can get.

by Radcolt on Jan 30, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Here is his bio

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Coaches/Teryl_Austin.aspx

by Radcolt on Jan 30, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

radcolt you actually found a GREAT option

i kinda skimmed over it but got home from work and his resume is very impressive. not sure BAL would let him go but if we did it be quite a coup.

by BigMan74 on Jan 30, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions

How about Roy Anderson?

How about Roy Anderson, defensive assistant from the Ravens?

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Coaches/Roy_Anderson.aspx – looks like he also has secondary coaching experience background. It says "2010: Assisted Chuck Pagano in coaching the secondary. "

I like that he assisted coach Pagano with the secondary big time this year when the Ravens’ secondary was one of the best in the league. He comes from the same school as Antoine Bethea, I wonder if he coached Bethea.

I think he might be the one we should go after.

by chad72 on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions

He would be a good option also...

The fact that Austin has been a DC before (granted with the Gators, but they are probably as close to the NFL as you can get) is what intrigued me. I think it will be a 3-4 guy who Pagano has had a past experience with.

by Radcolt on Jan 31, 2012 11:45 AM EST up reply actions

i could see that

I questioned why Pagano would not put on a full strangle hold on another BAL defensive coach since they know his system and have them as DC but everyone knows its pagano.

by BigMan74 on Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

Steelers DC is a much better job and a quicker path to a HC job

If in fact he is next in line…

by (206)NightRidah on Jan 30, 2012 9:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Trust me, he is. Everybody loves this guy and it’s basically set in stone that he will be our next DC when LeBeau retires.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 30, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions

We are rebuilding and not an elite job destination

Right now….

Hopefully they draft well and Luck is as good as advertised

by (206)NightRidah on Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

it may not be by the time butler gets the job

the pitt defense isn’t getting any younger.

by BLOODontheTRACKS on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

Used and Abused

I feel like he used theCOLTS as leverage to get what he wanted in Pitt. Punk move!

"Think wrongly if you please, but in all cases think for yourself" - Doris Lessing

by JohnHandburgers on Jan 30, 2012 10:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Used and Abused

I feel like he used theCOLTS as leverage to get what he wanted in Pitt. Punk move!

"Think wrongly if you please, but in all cases think for yourself" - Doris Lessing

by JohnHandburgers on Jan 30, 2012 10:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions

This is bullshit!

What’s the deal with these interviewees blowing us off at the last minute. He needs to grow a pair and take on a real promotion. What does the man plan on waiting for Dick LeBeau to die? Cuz, that’s the only way I believe he’s going to give up his reins as DC. Real classy ya prick! And, to think I had high regards for him as a candidate. Shit….I’m pissed, time to watch Family Guy until my memory of this whole thing begins to fade.

NeXt Man Up

by Dann Giszewski on Jan 30, 2012 10:20 PM EST reply actions

I hope LeBeau stays for 5 more years

by Coltsfan1345 on Jan 30, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

Yea

I’d laugh my azz off if that happened!

"Think wrongly if you please, but in all cases think for yourself" - Doris Lessing

by JohnHandburgers on Jan 30, 2012 10:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You watch, LeBeau’s gonna end up like the great Joe Pa and have a position as long as he can carry on. Before Joe passed I wondered if the being the coach at Penn State was the only thing keeping him alive, turns out it was. Have fun being a lackey Butler, we’ll find someone with the marbles to lead our defense. Oh well, Pagano will find someone its not like I should be worried the our coach owned the Steelers twice this year. I take that as a sign of things to come…

NeXt Man Up

by Dann Giszewski on Jan 30, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

Stop being butt-hurt because he decided to stay with the better team.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 30, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions

Stop trolling this thread...

by Coltsfan1345 on Jan 30, 2012 11:07 PM EST up reply actions

Are you seriously this mad? It’s not like the guy promised he would take the job anything. In fact, I doubt he would have taken the job even if the interview went great.

Side note: as an unbiased party, would you rather be the DC of the Colts or the Steelers in a year or two? Exactly.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 30, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions

Time will tell...

Maybe when it comes to his turn to step up to the plate he cracks under the pressure of following a legend. The man has punked a few teams with interviews over the years, I don’t see why I should have expected anything different now. He’s got his gravy train and if he really wanted and opportunity to move up he’d take it. The man obviously can’t take the heat of the lights being on him or he’d take the job. If he’s as great as you seem to think he’d be offered a head coaching job in two to three years. Why wait to become a defensive coordinator in 5 or more years when you can fast track yourself to head coach in half the time?

NeXt Man Up

by Dann Giszewski on Jan 30, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions

Perhaps when push comes to shove he just likes living in Pittsburgh and coaching in the Steelers organization.

by worldtrip on Jan 31, 2012 1:21 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Exactly.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 31, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions

Personally?

I would take the Colts job. Not looking at this as a fan, but as a man who would aspire to rise in the ranks of his profession. I would look at the Colts as an opportunity to make a name for myself, potentially resulting in a head coaching job. If I take a Colts defense, that has been very bad for a long time and make it a top 10-15 defense. I feel like that would speak more about my abilities as a coach than taking over a Steelers defense that is always great. Sure, my abilities as a coach don’t actually change, but the perception of those abilities do.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey

by infinityzero.systemerror on Jan 31, 2012 2:28 AM EST up reply actions

Well you’re the only one.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 31, 2012 9:07 AM EST up reply actions

Dude quit trolling here

You got to keep your coach. Go home

Believe in Blue.
Marshall Manning, Colts QB, 2032-

by stonewall12345678 on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions

it seems like our blog

seems to think any contrary opinion from an unfamiliar mouth is “trolling”

maybe i just have too specific view of what is trolling

i don't give autographs

by muncie_in_this on Jan 31, 2012 4:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Not everybody makes their decisions based solely on moving up in an organization or an industry. My father turned down promotions with his company because he had a large family and didn’t want to move us. Who knows what Butlers thought process is. Like i said above, it could be that he simply likes living in and raising his family in Pittsburgh, and enjoys working for the Steelers organization.

by worldtrip on Jan 31, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions

look at the age of the steelers safties, linebackers, nt

may not be the greatest job in a couple years

by BLOODontheTRACKS on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions

The great thing about the Steelers is that they never rebuild, they reload. They usually know when to replace players and they usually do a great job in finding the perfect replacements. I’m sure they will have a few bad season every now and then but for the most part I think that they will always be in the thick of things.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Jan 31, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

Which is it?

One year or two?

Go Blue!

Revenue - Expenses = Profit

by dezznutz1001 on Jan 31, 2012 6:07 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure I was always behind this anyways. Its probably better to get a younger rising type DC who will be more Pagano’s right hand man and less of an independent DC like Butler has earned the right to be.

Jason Heyward wins at baseball.

by bbxxj on Jan 30, 2012 10:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions

On to the next one

by Phillycolt on Jan 30, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions

I am sorry for you guys

but I am happy we are keeping Butler. I just hope the tweet about the Steelers getting Haley are false. I would have much rather keep BA than get Haley.

anyone trying to contact me via my yahoo account should be aware it has been hacked

by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jan 31, 2012 12:15 AM EST reply actions

I must admit at least the fans have a bit of class.

Hope it all works out for you. I just don’t see a big market for good coordinators out there and to get the run around irked me a bit. The man obviously can develop talented linebackers and with our new head coach I thought match made it Heaven. The Colts are now back to the drawing board, I only hope whomever takes the position as DC is up to the challenge.

NeXt Man Up

by Dann Giszewski on Jan 31, 2012 12:42 AM EST up reply actions