Steelers RB Took a Not-So-Subtle Shot at Former OC Matt Canada After Win Over Bengals

The Steelers offense looked much improved in its first game following the departure of Matt Canada

The Steelers picked up a 16-10 win over the Joe Burrow-less Bengals on Sunday, improving to 7-4 on the year and 1-0 in the post Matt Canada era. 

Speaking to reporters after the game, second-year running back Jaylen Warren weighed in on the differences in the offense following the departure of its offensive coordinator, who was replaced by Eddie Faulkner.

“More communication and more, I don’t know how to say this without being too explicit, but more willingness to take shots. Taking more risks,” said Warren, via 93.7 The Fan.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett hands off to running back Jaylen Warren in the second quarter :: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

The 25-year-old toted the ball 13 times for 49 yards. He and Najee Harris led a rushing offense that racked up 153 yards, while Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 passing yards.

Warren seemed to appreciate Faulkner’s willingness to take some risks on offense. While they had just one touchdown on offense, things were certainly trending in a positive direction.

Pittsburgh fired Canada on Tuesday following the Steelers’ loss to the Browns on Nov. 19. The team had just 10 points in the game, prompting the organization to part ways with its offensive coordinator. It was the first time since 1941 that the Steelers had made a coach or coordinator change in the middle of a season.

The offense will look to build off its win on Sunday and gets some more points on the board when Pittsburgh hosts the Cardinals in Week 13.