Arthur Smith Interviews for the Position of Offensive Coordinator...

Arthur Smith Interviews for the Position of Offensive Coordinator, Steelers

Former Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith will reportedly interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator opening on

Sunday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Smith served as the Falcons coach for the past three seasons, compiling a 21-30 record in

that time. The team fired him on January 8, also known as Black Monday, following a 48-17 season-ending loss to the New Orleans

Saints. After the game, Smith blew up at Saints coach Dennis Allen following

a touchdown that added insult to injury late in the game.

Smith comes from an offensive background, having previously been the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans and having

success there before coming to Atlanta. Throughout his time with the Falcons, though, Smith received plenty of criticism for some

questionable decisions, most notably underutilizing key skill players

such tight end Kyle Pitts and running back Bijan Robinson.

On the other hand, the Steelers are looking for a new offensive coordinator after firing Matt Canada in the middle of the season. The

offense improved after Canada’s dismissal, but the team is still looking for a permanent solution. Aside from Smith, other candidates

for the job include former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod

Johnson. Pittsburgh also reportedly had interest in Zac Robinson, but Atlanta hired him on Saturday night.