It’s not often an NFL coordinator gets peer reviewed in public. But The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen wrote a comprehensive article after talking with defensive coordinators and assistants around the league to evaluate the top offensive coordinators in the league. Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith didn’t crack the top 10 but earned a spot on the “honorable mentions” list. On Twitter/X, Nguyen shared the coaching blurb on Smith that didn’t make the article.
“Coaches love the design of his run game and play-action concepts but his drop-back package leaves a lot to be desired,” Nguyen tweeted of Smith’s evaluation.