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Canada On McFarland Jr. In 2020: ‘I Think He Will Find His Niche And Have A Role’

How much of an impact will the Pittsburgh Steelers new quarterbacks coach Matt Canada have on the team’s offense in 2020? We’ll start finding out less than 45 days from now but in the meantime, Canada talked some on Tuesday about the Steelers offensive plans for 2020 and specifically about how one rookie might have a role in them. That player is none other than rookie running back Anthony McFarland Jr., the team’s first of two fourth-round draft picks this year.

“He is an explosive player,” Canada said of McFarland on Tuesday. “I think he’ll find his niche and have a role for us [in 2020].