The NFL is forever a reshuffle league, and that’s especially true with coaching staffs. Owners and fan bases aren’t known for being patient, and every offseason a bunch of teams bring in new head coaches and new coordinators to run their offenses.
Today, I’m going to discuss five of the more interesting offenses in flux, aiming to set us up as we get ready for free agency and the NFL Draft. Not every team will find a way to fix its offense, but some of these arrows are undoubtedly pointed up.
Arthur Smith, Steelers Offensive Coordinator
Smith’s time in Atlanta left everyone with a bad taste in their mouth. The Falcons finished 7-10 in each of Smith’s three seasons, and despite a host of name-brand offensive pieces, Atlanta routinely had a disappointing offense.
The fantasy community was willing to drive Smith to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Get this guy out of town.
But it’s important to remember Smith was a well-regarded offensive mind not long ago. He ran the Tennessee offense for two seasons prior to the Atlanta job, and there were plenty of hits. Ryan Tannehill was outstanding in 2019 (Pro Bowl, 117.5 rating) and 2020 (33 touchdowns, seven interceptions). A.J. Brown matured into a Pro Bowl receiver. Derrick Henry led the league in rushing both years.
Some professional coaches are better served as coordinators, not head coaches. Names like Josh McDaniels, Wade Phillips and Norv Turner come to mind. Maybe Smith is one of those guys. The Steelers quarterback situation is obviously unsettled — maybe Kenny Pickett isn’t the answer, and Mason Rudolph’s late run might be a mirage. But everyone can see how much talent this offense has at the other skill positions. Pittsburgh’s spring and summer practices are going to be fascinating.
Try to keep an open mind with Smith.
Zac Robinson, Falcons Offensive Coordinator
Now that the Smith section is cleaned up, we have to consider what’s left in Atlanta. The Falcons still have a host of offensive talent — Bijan…
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Publish date : 2024-02-02 17:49:05
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