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Ben Roethlisberger Praises Matt Canada’s Performance, Says He’s ‘Someone You Want To Play For’

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, I’m sure, was not thrilled when the team decided to let Randy Fichtner go. Serving the previous three seasons as offensive coordinator, Fichtner was Roethlisberger’s quarterbacks coach for most of his career and had also become a close friend.

But they didn’t throw him just anybody as replacement. They promoted Matt Canada from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, and while they only had one year together, all accounts indicate that there were no issues in either their professional or personal relationship.

With the offense getting off to something of a slow start, and perhaps spurred on by the manner in which he has answered some questions, he was asked about Canada and how they have been working together, and the offense in general.