Arthur Smith says its a ‘dream come true’ to work for Steelers, explains his first goal with Kenny Pickett

Arthur Smith’s coaching philosophy in line with the Steelers Way. As Pittsburgh’s new offensive coordinator, Smith is hoping to build relationships with his players before beginning the work of helping turn the Steelers’ offense around. 

Smith, 41, arrives in Pittsburgh after spending the previous three years as the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach. He spent his first decade in the NFL with the Titans that included two highly sucessful years as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator. 

“It’s such a unique opportunity to be able to be able to work for an organization like the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Smith told Steelers.com’s Missi Matthews in his first interview since becoming the team’s new offensive coordinator. “With the history, the culture here, the opportunity to work with Mike Tomlin. To me, it’s a perfect cultural fit.”

Prior to hiring Smith, Steelers president Art Rooney II said he wanted to hire someone who would work with the personnel Pittsburgh already has on offense. Smith said he will do that, but “there’s a certain identity we want to have,” an identity that appears to fall in line with what the Steelers’ offense traditionally wants to be. 

“Any offense I’ve been a part of, it’s going to be a physical brand,” he said. “You want to win the line of scrimmage, but it’s also about playing to strengths. Obviously, trying to create explosives. 

“Want to have a very smart unit, because in the National Football League, it’s going to come down to situational football, which kind of encompasses third-down, two-minute at the end the of the half and games. Obviously, red zone. We have to score points. You’re going to have those four-point swings and create touchdowns.” 

Smith considers himself fortunate to have worked with several notable quarterbacks during different phases of their careers. He worked with Ryan Tannehill when Tannehill enjoyed the two best seasons of his career. In…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-02-03 18:43:57

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