The Indianapolis Colts’ firing of head coach Frank Reich was a tad surprising but certainly not shocking. But their decision to hire Jeff Saturday to replace him was jaw-dropping. From ESPN analyst and high school coach to running the Colts in less than one week, it is one of the most radical shifts the NFL has seen in decades.
But it got me thinking. What are the strangest head coaching decisions the Pittsburgh Steelers have ever made? With three head coaches since 1969, you have to go way back to find some odd ones. But here are the three most baffling decisions Pittsburgh’s ever made.