Study: Steelers QB Alignment In First Game Under Arthur Smith

Arthur SmithThe Pittsburgh Steelers aligned under shotgun 50% of the time in their preseason opener, their first with Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, as the quarterback was in the gun for 31 of Pittsburgh’s 62 total plays, including penalties and two-point conversions, according to a study compiled by Dave Bryan.

Pittsburgh’s longest play came under center, a 38-yard completion from QB Kyle Allen to WR Scotty Miller. They had four explosive plays under center, two passes and a 24-yard run by RB Daijun Edwards and a 20-yard run by RB Jonathan Ward. They had three explosive plays out of shotgun, all passes. Pittsburgh was under center more heavily in the first half, running 19…