Rumor: Todd Haley going back to Arizona?

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I know the history. It was a joke.

Hailey showed poor judgement in firing Gailey when he did.

The only poor judgement of Haley's regarding Gailey was by not firing Chan the moment Haley was hired.

The way I heard it, Haley really didn't have a choice in firing Gailey, anyway.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

But overall, the Haley worship around here is ludicrous, IMO. He sucked as a head coach and has not done much with a loaded offense in Pittsburgh this season.

Haley didn't suck as a Head Coach - that's ridiculous, Dane. He was young, and straddled with a roster that had no depth, no QB, and the worst GM in franchise history.

The fact that he was able to accomplish what he did with what he had, is in fact a testament to his NOT being terrible. And Big Ben is basically putting up the most efficient numbers of his career (regardless of his pick today - Carr's a stud.)

Plus, he loved this city and loved coaching here - he gave a shit, and it showed.

With a supportive GM, Haley will be a successful head coach.

Originally Posted by KCWolfman

And himself to be 100% accurate

He became OC out of default in '09; I wouldn't call delegating a job to yourself a 'hire.'

Unless he pocketed Gailey's paychecks - then it would be accurate.