Present position:Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competition >>Text
Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competition
Credit Card Protection Policies46867Have read
About Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competition ...
Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competition
Smith is staying calm, and is apparently asking his players to do the same
By Bryan DeArdo • 2 min readAaron Rodgers created headlines back in 2014 when he famously told Packers fans to relax after Green Bay's slow start to the season. A decade later, Arthur Smith is apparently telling his players the same thing after the Steelers offense's lackluster first two preseason games.
Pittsburgh's new offensive coordinator is not overlooking the poor offensive line play, pre-snap penalties and a lack of execution on possession downs that plagued his unit in exhibition losses to Houston and Buffalo. He's just keeping things in their proper perspective.
"Preseason can distort reality, good or bad," Smith said. "We've all seen it. That's not making excuses. ... That's not our standard. That's not acceptable, but at the same time, would rather go through that now than have that happen Week 1. ... We've got to get out of our own way."
Smith alluded to 2019 when, as the Titans offensive coordinator, he watched as his offense scored 43 points in Week 1 after the unit -- in his opinion -- did not have a sharp preseason. The Titans went on to finish 10th in the NFL in scoring that season largely behind the running of Derrick Henry, who that year won the first of consecutive rushing titles.
Pittsburgh fans have recent experience regarding preseason results. Last preseason, with then-starting quarterback Kenny Pickett leading the way, Pittsburgh's starting offense scored touchdowns on each of its five possessions. The unit struggled mightily in the regular season, however, thus leading to the in-season firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada and the Steelers brass deciding to completely revamp its quarterback room this past offseason.
Tags:
Reprinted :Welcome friends to share to the network, but please explain the source of the article“Credit Card Protection Policies”。http://aqntz.feilaokan.com/tf5fj38.html
Related articles
Liberty vs. Sun: How Connecticut's defense shut down Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu in Game 1
Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competitionLiberty vs. Sun: How Connecticut's defense shut down Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu in Game 1...
Read more
Final Four 2024: UConn's title
Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competitionFinal Four 2024: UConn's title-tilting edge is seen on NBA mock drafts, from Castle to Clingan to Ka...
Read more
Alabama taps Kane Wommack for defensive coordinator role as ex
Steelers OC Arthur Smith downplays preseason struggles for offense, addresses QB competitionAlabama taps Kane Wommack for defensive coordinator role as ex-South Alabama coach joins Kalen Deboe...
Read more
Top Article
- WNBA Finals Preview: How will Aces injuries impact Game 4 odds
- How Yankees' remaining schedule could be a huge advantage over Orioles in tight AL East battle
- Georgia football recruiting: Five
- Russell Westbrook might address a few of Denver's needs, but he exacerbates their biggest weakness
- Liberty vs. Sun: How Connecticut's defense shut down Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu in Game 1
- 49ers' pass rush key to breaking 7
Latest News
Jamie Gittens: Who is Borussia Dortmund and England winger?
SEC leaders argue 9
NBA free agency: Knicks agree to one
Conner Weigman injury update: Marcel Reed surprise starter for Texas A&M vs. Florida
WATCH: Alex Morgan walks off pitch for final time after 13
These college football players will replace top stars who departed early for the 2024 NFL Draft