Ed: LeBeau Wants to Come Back in '13

Thursday, 27 December 2012 16:17

Written by Ed Bouchette

Good afternoon,
      Look for Dick LeBeau to return to coach the Steelers defense again in 2013 unless for some odd reason Mike Tomlin does not want him back.
       LeBeau today gave every indication that he wants to come back.
  “Let’s just say I really like Pittsburgh and I really, really like working for the Steelers,’’ LeBeau said. “But coach Tomlin will have to tell you whether he wants me back or not.”
       The Steelers defense ranks No. 1 in the NFL in fewest yards allowed, No. 1 in fewest passing yards allowed and is second in fewest rushing yards allowed.
    Will there be other changes in the staff? Tomlin needs to hire an offensive line coach and he probably will hire another special teams coach.
      I don’t think he’ll fire Todd Haley even if things were a little rocky on offense this year. That would make it three offensive coordinators in three seasons and, especially with Kugler leaving, not an ideal situation.