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Steelers' Haley rated 3rd best offensive coordinator by NFL.com

Published Jun. 23, 2015 3:03 p.m. ET

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If the chants of 'Fire Haley' have dissipated entirely from Steelers Nation, they may soon now that Todd Haley was ranked as the third-best offensive coordinator in a recent post by NFL.com.

Haley has endured some growing pains since arriving in Pittsburgh in 2012, but the Steelers became one of the most potent offenses in the league last season. Surely the top-notch performances of Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell didn't hurt, but Haley has gotten the best out of Ben Roethlisberger, who put together the best statistical season of his career in 2014.

From NFL.com:

The evolution of the Steelers' offense under Haley has coincided with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's ascension to the ranks of the elite. The crusty coach challenged his star signal-caller to become a more efficient player from the pocket while crafting a scheme that showcased an electric receiving corps brimming with young talent. Haley has earned his reputation for developing pass-catchers (Haley has helped Antonio Brown, Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Dwayne Bowe and Keyshawn Johnson all earn Pro Bowl honors). The bottom line is, Pittsburgh's offense is more dynamic and explosive than the previous versions trotted out in the Steel City.

Only New England's Josh McDaniels and Minnesota's Norv Turner came out ahead of Haley in the offensive coordinator rankings. For the full top 10 list, head on over to NFL.com:

h/t: Behind The Steel Curtain