The Facts: The Steelers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive coordinator, promoting Randy Fichtner from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach.
Diehards Line:
Fichtner will take over an offense that was ranked third overall in the NFL, second in the AFC, as well as third in passing in 2017. ... Fichtner spent the last eight seasons coaching the Steelers’ quarterbacks, something he will continue to do, and has played a key role in the continued development of Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger is coming off a strong season, completing 360 passes for 4,251 yards and 28 touchdowns, while leading the Steelers to a 13-3 regular season record. In eight seasons under Fichtner, Roethlisberger has completed 2,638 passes (64.6 percent) for 31,763 yards and 202 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 95.4. Those all rank in the Top 10 in the NFL. He also was selected to the Pro Bowl five times during that span, including the last four seasons.