NFL.com · Jun 22, 2016
Bruce Arians: 'I was pissed' when Steelers fired me
Bruce Arians' decades-long trek through the collegiate and NFL coaching ranks has had its share of celebrations and disappointments.
One of the most difficult moments in Arians' career came after the 2011 season when the Pittsburgh Steelers chose not to retain him as the team's offensive coordinator.
In an interview with Andrea Kremer for HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Arians said he felt betrayed by the Steelers after the team did not renew his contract. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in March 2012 that he ultimately made the decision to replace Arians with Todd Haley, but Kremer said Arians believes the Steelers forced Tomlin's hand.
