Pittsburgh Steelers fans were expecting more from this offense under new Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith. To start the 2024 season, Smith appeared to have been making real progress.
The last month has been a nightmare for the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. After such a promising start to the Arthur Smith era with Russell Wilson at quarterback, the wheels have fallen off completely en route to the first four-game losing streak going into the playoffs since 1999.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith appears to be in the running for another head coaching job.
Steelers fans have dubbed Arthur Smith “Matt Canada reincarnated,” drawing comparisons to the much-maligned former offensive coordinator.
Arthur Smith’s chance to interview for another NFL head coaching opportunity can wait until next week when he’s permitted to discuss job openings. The New York Jets and Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator.
NFL insider Josina Anderson reported the New York Jets have "discussed interest" in interviewing Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a candidate for vacant head coach job of the New York Jets, several national outlets reported Monday, and the Jets have formally requested an interview with Smith.
The Steelers are averaging just 14 points during their skid. Wilson's hesitancy and questionable decision-making — he slid inbounds to keep the clock running and took a sack during Pittsburgh's ill-fated last-gasp drive against Cincinnati last week — have been as much an issue as a spotty running game and sometimes shaky pass protection.
The Chicago Bears are the second team to request an interview with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for a head coaching vacancy.
A member of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff could be a candidate for the next head coach of the New York Jets or the Chicago Bears.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a position they aren't often in. One of the team's coordinators is garnering interest as a head coaching candidate. This never happens, as Head Coach Mike Tomlin having a nonexistent coaching tree is one of the major blemishes on his resume.