The Steelers didn’t quite give Arthur Smith everything he needed last year to run his offense, but perhaps he has it now. Even his third-string unit looked pretty good in last night’s 31-25 victory, led by QB Skylar Thompson. Thompson was the longest-serving quarterback with Smith on the roster before they signed Logan Woodside. Following last night’s win, in which he threw three touchdowns, he credited his offensive coordinator above all else.
“It started with Arthur”, Thompson said of Smith, via the Steelers’ website. “Just getting the plays in efficiently and being able to operate.