Arthur Smith
Current Position: Relieved of Head Coaching duties for Atlanta Falcons
Head Coach Atlanta Falcons 2021-2024; finished 7-10 all three seasons
Coaching career: Defensive quality control coach: 2007-2008 - Washington; Quality control coach Tennessee 2011 (Was at Ole Miss from 2008-2011-Assistant) - 2013; Tight Ends coach 2015-2017; Offensive Coordinator: 2019-2021 Tennessee Titans
Playing Career: Offensive Lineman for North Carolina
“In his first year as offensive coordinator, Smith oversaw the highest-scoring Titans team in 16 years, with Derrick Henry, and Ryan Tannehill, having career years. Smith was praised for his play-calling in the Titans' 28-12 win over the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round.”
As head coach he called the plays for Atlanta Falcons.
2023 Atlanta Falcons: 22nd in passing yards / game; 9th in Rushing yards / game; 26th in points scored / game; 27th in time of possession / game.
The Steelers interviewed Arthur Smith on 1/28/2024
1/30/2024: ESPN and and sources reporting that The Steelers are hiring Arthur Smith as next OC.
