Cordarrelle Patterson has credited Arthur Smith for getting his career back on track, which, for the most part, is probably correct.
Before arriving in Atlanta in 2021, Patterson was seen as a return specialist who couldn't find an offensive identity. However, that all changed when Smith got a hold of him as he had back-to-back seasons with 600-plus yards and 8-plus touchdowns.
Nevertheless, just because you revive someone's career doesn't mean you are a great NFL coach. That is the case for Smith, who continues to show his flaws as an offensive leader.
Cordarrelle Patterson hints at back-handed release by Arthur Smith and the Steelers
As mentioned yesterday, Cordarrelle Patterson is on the downslope of his career; he knows it, the fans know it, and teams know it.