The Pittsburgh Steelers hitched their wagon to Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator this offseason, and everyone knows his top priority. He has to figure out the quarterback position, one way or another. We don’t know exactly how much influence they intend for him to express, but it’s likely to be not insignificant.
Fired after three seasons as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Smith earned his reputation in Tennessee. In two years as the Titans’ offensive coordinator, his units put up impressive numbers. Once considered a first-round bust, he salvaged QB Ryan Tannehill’s career. And that’s the factor that seems to trigger the most positive reactions.