Matt Canada was around last year, and even at the time, everybody involved talked about how he had an influence that reached beyond that of just a position coach. A longtime offensive coordinator at the college level, it’s no surprise that he moved up in the ranks just a year later. But the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is still adjusting to some of the concepts and roles he’s bringing in.
That’s something third-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson was asked about following practice today, noting that the extensive use of motion was evident. It was also mentioned that he was getting in work from the slot.