If Matt Canada is not the next offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh, he could have the job somewhere else. According to several reports, the Miami Dolphins will interview him for their vacant OC job.
A list of Dolphins interview candidates, by source
Dolphins RB Coach Eric Studesville
Dolphins QB Coach George Godsey
Clemson OC Tony Elliott
Chargers QB Coach Pep Hamilton
49ers manage game coordinator Mike McDaniel
Steel Canada, QB Coach, Matt Canada– Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) 14 January 2021
Dolphins are believed to be investigating Steelers QBs coach Matt Canada for OC well. Canada consulted with Miami last year and approved itself in Pittsburgh.
– Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) 14 January 2021
Canada was appointed before the 2020 season to be the Steelers’ quarterback coach. This is his first NFL job after several seasons as an offensive coordinator at Pitt, LSU, NC State and Maryland.
Canada’s influence on Pittsburgh’s offense was clear. Their movement rate has risen in the top ten, and his coaching seems to have a positive impact on Mason Rudolph, who improved in his lone start in 2020.
Linking Canada with Tua Tagovailoa is a logical step for the organization. On Thursday, the Steelers announced that they will be divorcing OC Randy Fichtner, who has served in the role since 2018. Canada is expected to be in the mix to replace Fichtner, though it is also possible that the team will be dealing with a outside tenant.