"We are saddened to learn of the passing of Woody Widenhofer. His coaching career is rounded off with stops with the Detroit Lions and the Oklahoma Outlaws, a USFL member.The Steelers safety position will rely on expanding Minkah Fitzpatrick, moving Marcus Allen, and waiting on Terrell Edmunds in 2020.Big Ben is about to throw in front of coaches and the Steelers are gearing up for the return of their veteran offense.Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner isn't optimistic about his rookies playing early in the season, but he isn't excluding the possibility.Widenhofer was also a native of the Pittsburgh region, growing up in Butler, Pennsylvania. \\\"A local native of Butler, Woody will be missed by those who knew him and played under him. Missi Matthews and Bob Labriola discuss the recent promotion of Keith Butler to defensive coordinator, some recent roster moves, and Jerome Bettis being named … Early success of COVID-19 vaccine candidates … The Cardinals would be a logical landing spot for LeBeau if distance isn't an issue as Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is interviewing for multiple head-coaching opportunities.LeBeau, 77, is in excellent physical condition, his top prerequisite for continuing a coaching career that goes back to the early 1970s. But the source close to LeBeau said he won't jump at any job and that it has to be the right situation for him.The Steelers have not scheduled interviews with any outside candidates for their opening at defensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN.com, another strong indication that Butler will succeed Dick LeBeau in that position.LeBeau, who was the Steelers' defensive coordinator all four seasons they played in the Super Bowl post-1970s, wants to continue coaching as long as he is physically able to do so.The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported on Monday afternoon that the Cardinals, who are coached by former Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, have reached out to LeBeau.LeBeau resigned last Saturday after 11 consecutive seasons as the Steelers' defensive coordinator and 13 overall. Butler, the Steelers' linebackers coach since 2003, has turned down opportunities to interview for defensive coordinator positions in past years and he has already met with coach Mike Tomlin about the opening. So the Steelers have a must-win game coming up against the Bengals, and their defensive coordinator didn't realize TE Tyler Eifert is on injured reserve.
"He coached some of the best linebackers in NFL history during his time in Pittsburgh and was later elevated to defensive coordinator, where he guided the defense in our Super Bowl XIV victory over the Los Angeles Rams."A local native of Butler, Woody will be missed by those who knew him and played under him.