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Tomlin gives Canada a vote of confidence

The Steelers offensive issues are the main reason Mike Tomlin is now holding exit meetings with his players as opposed to planning to get his team ready to play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

But despite that being the case, Tomlin said he remains intrigued by the possibilities first-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada brings to the table.

"I’m optimistic about Matt and what he’s capable of doing," Tomlin said Tuesday. "I acknowledge that we took a step back. There are some obvious, tangible reasons about what that occurred. I’m not going to seek comfort in that.