Omar Khan Complaint Thread

I guess that is all based on how you view Nix and Dart. I do not think either is a "solution" to any QB situation. Dart reminds me of rookie year Baker Mayfield. So I guess he will be good four teams and six years from now? Nix is fools gold in my opinion....but it does not mean I am correct in that assessment.

 

Nix is good , Dart not so much

 

I think Nix is good now. He has a chance to be very good next season.

 

From what I have seen, Nix is still a pretty inaccurate QB down the field. He is also nervous in the pocket. Again....this is just one dude's non-expert opinion but I would not be very optimistic about my team's chances with Bo Nix at the helm for the next 5 years. For me, he just isn't a guy that you win many playoff games behind. The rest of the roster has to elevate him, not Nix elevating the rest of the roster.

Dart, again one non-expert keyboard masher's opinion, is just a louder version of Daniel Jones. Again...a guy you can win games with but he doesn't elevate the rest of the roster.

Honestly, I suspect that Will Howard could find a way to equal both those dude's production in the same situation (roster and coaching staff). And I am not that excited about Howard either.

 

It would be, but I sugggested exactly that. I think the cat on the right is a male by the way.

 

If the Steelers traded up for Nix in 2024, they likely wouldn't have a first round pick in 2025.

 

This is a fair take. I'm not ready to run him out of town; however, I'm not as high on his moves/roster building as I was a year or two ago.

 

Firing Omar Khan can be justified based on several factors that scrutinize the team's recent performance and decision-making processes.

• Poor Team Performance
  • Consistency Issues: The Steelers have struggled with consistency, particularly in competitive games, leading to disappointing playoff outcomes. Under Khan's leadership, the team hasn't made significant improvements compared to previous seasons.
  • Coaching Relationships: The synergy between the coaching staff and management has been questioned. Poor communication can hinder strategic implementation, impacting overall team performance.
• Draft and Free Agency Decisions
  • Questionable Draft Picks: Some of Khan's draft selections have yet to translate into on-field success. For instance, if key players from recent drafts fail to develop into starters or contribute significantly, it raises concerns about scouting and evaluation.
  • Free Agent Missteps: Certain high-profile free-agent signings have not met expectations, leading to financial constraints and affecting team depth. Inability to secure impactful talent while managing the cap effectively is a significant managerial flaw.
• Cap Management and Roster Decisions
  • Cap Mismanagement: If Khan struggles to manage the salary cap effectively while retaining core players or addressing team needs, it creates a detrimental environment for future seasons.
  • Player Retention Strategies: A failure to retain key players or navigate contracts wisely reflects poor long-term planning. Losing talent due to financial mismanagement can weaken the team's competitive edge.
• Fan and Media Sentiment
  • Deteriorating Fan Base Trust: Growing frustration among fans regarding the team's direction, style of play, and competitiveness could call for a change in leadership. A decline in support may pressure ownership to take drastic measures.
  • Pressures from Media and Analysts: Continuous scrutiny and criticism from the media raise concerns about management's competence and decision-making abilities, influencing the overall landscape of the organization.

Mostly, Letting go of Omar Khan could signal a desire for a new direction in management, fostering a fresh approach to rebuilding the Steelers into a contender. While it’s vital to consider the potential consequences of such a decision, the argument for his firing rests on a combination of poor team performance, questionable personnel decisions, cap mismanagement, and waning trust from fans and the media.

 

‘Most of what you outline above can not be accurately assessed because a lot of it is very clouded with Tomlins involvement. How you can’t see that is beyond me.

 

Correct, but if Tomlin isn't going anywhere, someone has to be the fall guy.

 

I don't like him because he is an average quality GM.
He is not horrible, just average.
He has underachieved in many places.

RE: talent acquired, you brought up one of my points: Is coaching not getting the best from the guys he supplies? Just use Pickens... why wasn't Tomlin not getting 1,000 yards out of him - Well, he did in 2023 and 900 in 2024 but supposedly "Character issues" (which, he did have a problem but the answer to that was throw him the ball) which Tomlin could not seem to overcome. Why? This has been the case a few times. Is there not a discussion?
The GM and the coach have to be on the same page. Just the QB and WR issue along is a fiasco. WTF does Omar need to see?

I've been around the worst a lot and I've been among some of the best GM's..... Omar is at best, mediocre.
The only real argument against it, is his hands tied?

Look at the supposed Tomlin calls. Tomlin is not GM.
Tomlin can say, "I'd like to sign Allen Robinson" but Omar who has pro scouting and College scouting under him, should be able to say "Really? Do you think he would be a wise investment?"
If our GM allows Tomlin to say "I want him on this roster" and that's the deal, we have a problem. Especially if Pro Scouting has no alternatives.
Belichick was a terrible GM, we do not want to follow that model.

 

I think an Omar blunder was selecting Fautanu when the entire pick of the litter of CBs was still on the board. Not saying Fauntau is bad, but CBs are harder to draft. Also, his teammate at college ( a true RT) could have been had in the 2nd.

Also, why can't he land a WR?

 

My guess is they expected Trice to be healthy and fill that role. Not sure how he continues to hold a roster spot. They must really think he is special.

 

I'm highlighting the whiff by Kahn signing Watt to the 3 year extension. Guaranteed $108M and we're seeing exactly what many here predicted: a declining and often injured former superstar who disappears when they need him most because he can't stay healthy and he's just not that good any more. They could have saved a lot of coin by letting him play the last year of his contract and then franchising him next year if he was worth it. That's a big IF though, as we're currently witnessing his inevitable decline. Too bad it is after Kahn gave him the big payday. Not a great return on that investment so far.