Jets insider Rich Cimini believes that Arthur Smith, the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is a dark horse for the head coaching position with the New York Jets. As a coach who has turned Russell Wilsonback into a reliable quarterback, Smith would make some sense, and teams appear to be paying attention.
Smith was first given the position of offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh by the Steelers, but former Jets head coach Robert Saleh wanted him on his staff the previous season. With Wilson playing well, Smith rose back into the public glare whereas Smith faded away in Atlanta due to subpar quarterback play.
Smith declined the offer of the head coaching position at his alma institution, North Carolina, stating that he was not a suitable choice. Insiders, however, think Smith will be a strong contender for head coach this cycle.
After reviving Ryan Tannehill’s career in Tennessee as an offensive coordinator and using Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown as the cornerstones of his offense, he got his first head coaching position.
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