Arthur Smith, the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will not be hired as the head coach of the New York Jets as Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has been formally hired. Smith, who will start his second season as the offensive coordinator for the Steelers, is likely to rejoin the team as a result.
Smith had interviews with the Chicago Bears and Jets but was not hired by either team. But given the Steelers’ season-ending performance, that was to be expected.
With two different quarterbacks, Smith did contribute to the Steelers offense’s improvement in certain areas, which has improved his standing in the NFL. It follows Smith’s dismissal following three failed seasons in Atlanta. After finishing 7-10 in his final season with the Falcons, he had three straight losing seasons.
Smith’s tenure as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator continues to be his most fruitful NFL investment. The Titans’ offensive success with Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown made Smith a desirable head coach candidate during that time.
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