Steelers hire Jack Bicknell Jr. as new offensive line coach

Yeah it sounds like he comes from the same sorta wheelhouse as Tomlin with talks of physicality like that. I remember one game from Tomlin's first year where he said going in at halftime to one of the reporters that we needed to "raise the violence of that game." I think Tomlin is a firm believer in flat out imposing your will on the other team and that's the main qualities he tries to find in his players.

 

More quotes and thoughts on that Q&A..

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2013/0...-jack-bicknell-jr-wants-linemen-who-can-move/

I think this guy could be decent...but we shall see.

 

True, but I liked these two responses in which he emphasizes PREPARATION AND INTELLIGENCE!

Q. Do you have a philosophy as an offensive line coach?

A. First of all, it’s about making sure you have players of great character. I believe the offensive line is the foundation for the football team. They’ve got to have good character, they’ve got to be tough because it’s a tough man’s game and I believe that starts up front. You need to get guys with character who are tough and have a great work ethic – and by that I mean the guys are on time, prepare harder than everyone else, and serve an example for the rest of the football team. Then when you take the field, they’ve got to be the example of toughness.

Q. How would you describe good offensive line play?

A. It’s a combination of all the things I just said. They have to be very smart, because there’s a lot going on. You have five guys who have to be able to mesh together, work together, and it’s one area where you really have to be able to adjust on the fly. The opponent could start out in one defense, shift into another, guys walking around, whatever. You have to prepare, and then you have to be big enough and athletic enough to get the job done, which these days can be difficult. You have these huge three-technique defensive tackles, so you need some good size so as not to be overwhelmed, but you also have to be athletic enough and be able to move your feet to match up with those great athletes on defense.

 

mobility is job one. i like it. just as i've been preaching. smart and mobile. i'd love to see them get together and work on the pysical part as a unit also. that's gelling.

 

I am just throwing it out there LOL, Todd Haley would not be
my choice for HC of the Steelers. Nor would Mike Tomlin.