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The Pittsburgh Steelers are dominating on offense this season with Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator. Whether it’s Russell Wilson or Justin Fields under center, they have been putting up points and wins. The former Atlanta Falcons head coach is reviving his public image and was under consideration for the North Carolina Tar Heels head coaching […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a success this season with Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator. They sit atop the AFC North, competing closely with the Baltimore Ravens. Smith has embraced the run-heavy approach with the Steelers, who have been highly effective, averaging 135.2 yards per game. The 42-year-old coach has garnered interest from his alma […]

Since North Carolina fired Mack Brown on Tuesday, Arthur Smith emerged as an early favorite to fill the vacant head coaching position. Smith, a 2006 alum of the school, has since confirmed his interest but remains committed to his current job as the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator for the time being. In the days since […]

With one game remaining in the 2024 season, North Carolina is already looking for its next head football coach. The team announced on Tuesday that two-time head coach Mack Brown would not return in 2025 and essentially fired him after six years of his second term. Just hours later, the team is apparently already beginning […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw a brutal interception in the red zone to Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey with just under 10 minutes to go in the game, and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s reaction was likely the same as many Steelers fans. Every Play Caller has felt this emotion pic.twitter.com/MuwYofHpWa — Coach Dan […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been keeping fans and opponents on edge with the potential of a Justin Fields package, crafted but not yet revealed by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Ever since Fields, the fourth-year quarterback, was benched in favor of Russell Wilson, the Steelers have hinted at his unique role. While Fields’ specific play designs […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a very unique position after a Week 6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. On one hand, they have a starting quarterback, Justin Fields, who for the first time in his young career, has a winning record six weeks into the season. Sitting atop the AFC North at 4-2, […]

Pittsburg Steelers wide receiver George Pickens made headlines after showing his frustrations during a Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens — who played a career-low 34 snaps out of 54 plays during the loss — had his least productive game of the season, catching three passes for 26 yards on seven targets. The […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers start the season hot at 3-0 after last Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers, one has to look at the offense led by quarterback Justin Fields. While Fields looks to start again for the Steelers in Week 4, another new component of the offense has been new offensive coordinator and […]

After a 3-0 start for the Pittsburgh Steelers including another win from QB1 Justin Fields against the Los Angeles Chargers, there have still been some questions involving the offense. While it seems that the Steelers could be approaching more time for Fields amidst Russell Wilson’s injury, wide receiver Calvin Austin III makes a claim of […]

On a night in which they celebrated their owner, the Atlanta Falcons fittingly appeared to be in line to earn their biggest win since 2017. Perhaps even more fittingly, however, questionable play-calling deprived Arthur Blank, his team, and the city a chance to see it come to fruition. Elation turned to bitter disappointment, as fans […]

Following Justin Fields’ second-straight start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team is undefeated. While the defense has played up to its usual standard, the offense has been on the same page. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith made quite the comparison about the former Chicago Bears quarterback. Smith said that the offense is like a “start-up […]

For two new members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, their Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons was a homecoming of sorts. Quarterback Justin Fields grew up in nearby Kennesaw, Georgia and began his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs before eventually transferring to Ohio State. Steelers new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith spent the last three […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a complete offensive overhaul during the offseason. The Steelers replaced their entire QB room, added new skill position talent, and hired a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith. Smith will have a chance to face his old team in just over a week. The Steelers will play the Falcons in the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the more intriguing quarterback battles across the league this year, as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields duked it out for the starting job. The veteran Wilson ended up getting named the team’s Week 1 starter, and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith recently pulled back the curtain on Pittsburgh’s big decision. […]

After Mike Tomlin announced that Russell Wilson would be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he also said that teams should still be worried about Justin Fields. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has shown that he can dial up some trick plays when he was with the Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons, and it […]

With only one game remaining in the NFL Preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet notched an entry in the win column. Arthur Smith has implemented a new offense but that does not mean that their fans have escaped the same woes as Matt Canada. His and Mike Tomlin’s schemes have all led to disastrous […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still having a quarterback battle, and it feels as if it’s 50/50 between who will start between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With Wilson having more NFL experience, there’s a chance that he will beat out Fields for the spot, but down the line, things can change. For now, some think […]

To exit a game with as many injuries as points is not what you’d consider an ideal outcome, but that’s exactly what happened in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason home loss to the Buffalo Bills. Fortunately for the Steelers, their offense was limited to only three points against the Bills on Saturday night, but the injuries […]

Sweeping changes have come to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, and it’s not just at quarterback. After parting ways with Matt Canada, Pittsburgh hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator. Under Smith, the Steelers expect to lean more on their rushing attack to generate positive yardage. When he was offensive […]

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is enjoying and grateful for his first season with the franchise. After three rocky years spent as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, a fresh start is likely a welcome change as he finds new ways to assert his offensive philosophies. While speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, […]

Justin Fields is in a new uniform this season, and he’s already turning heads with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Fields has been able to take advantage of more opportunities at training camp with Russell Wilson dealing with injury, and Smith sees the potential that the young quarterback has. “He’s a […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most unusual seasons of any team in the NFL last year, with former third-round pick Desmond Ridder struggling mightly at times and ultimately dragging down a team with seriously high expectations to a 7-10 record, which was good enough to finish third in the NFC South but not […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers underwent significant changes during the 2024 offseason, not only revamping their roster but also making strategic adjustments to their coaching staff. Head Coach Mike Tomlin secured a three-year extension, while the team introduced several new additions prior to that. The most prominent hire was former Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith. Smith […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers arguably got better in terms of the offensive side of the floor. Mike Tomlin is getting a shot with a veteran in Russell Wilson while also having Justin Fields as an elite rushing quarterback. But these signal-callers are only going to be successful if their weapons run routes the right way and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers swung a trade for quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, but it came after the team had already signed Russell Wilson. That has led many to question just what Fields’ role will be in 2024, and new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith isn’t dropping any hints. When asked whether or not Pittsburgh would […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost in the first round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs to the Buffalo Bills before retooling their roster this offseason. Quarterbacks duo Justin Fields and Russell Wilson is expected to take over for Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett for Coach Mike Tomlin, which could constitute an improvement come playoff time if either […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going into 2024 with a brand-new look. Gone are Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada at quarterback and offensive coordinator, respectively. Replacing them at their positions are Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith. While most of the skill positions remain intact, the team will be adding new faces to fit their new identity. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made significant waves in the NFL free agency pool – per Ian Rappoport – by securing the services of Cordarrelle Patterson, the All-Pro and Pro Bowl returner, on a 2-year, $6 million deal. This strategic move not only enhances the Steelers’ special teams and offensive options but also marks a noteworthy […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be in the market for a quarterback in the 2024 offseason. After the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, there are rumors that veteran QB Ryan Tannehill could be making his way to the Steel City. Tannehill spent time with Smith, while he was the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need work to be done on offense, and Arthur Smith believes he can be the answer to the team’s struggles on that side of the field. The former Atlanta Falcons head coach has already offered an insight on how he plans to run Pittsburgh’s offense which was among the least productive in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers handed the keys of their offense over to former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yesterday, cementing the team’s plans for an offensive unit in need of plenty of improvements next season. Steelers owner Art Rooney II sent a serious message to his team recently as his patience began to wear thin. […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers look for a new offensive coordinator to replace Matt Canada, who was fired midseason, it looks as though former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is among the top candidates. While things didn’t end well in Georgia, Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward is more worried about what Smith did as OC […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Matt Canada midway through the regular season. There are plenty of exciting options available around the league but Pittsburgh may want someone with experience calling plays. With that in mind, the Steelers are officially bringing former Atlanta Falcons head coach, […]

Arthur Smith’s tenure as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons didn’t go to plan. However, with Smith now available for any team in the league to sign, the former Falcons head man is garnering plenty of interest. More than seven teams have shown ‘serious interest,’ in hiring Smith as their offensive coordinator, via Dianna Russini […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

Whether it came as a surprise or not, Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams decided to fire head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, one day after the dreaded Black Monday, which is typically when coaches are let go. Vrabel is out of Nashville after six seasons, where he posted a 54-45 record and was the 2021 […]

The Atlanta Falcons are now the betting favorites to land Bill Belichick. He has yet to be fired or even part ways with the New England Patriots, but it’s assumed that 2024 was his last season in Foxborough. Belichick will be the most highly touted coach on the market, whether he walks from the Patriots […]

With the recent firing of Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are now in search of a new coach who could provide a U-turn the franchise desperately longs for. Following consecutive losing seasons, team owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay made the big decision on Sunday. The next day, both executives appeared in a press […]